Isodon lungshengensis
Isodon lungshengensis, commonly known as the Lung-leaf tree, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical rainforests. Valued in traditional medicine, its diverse chemical compounds offer potential therapeutic benefits. Exploring its phytochemical properties provides vital insights into developing natural treatments for various ailments, highlighting its significance in ethnobotany.
- Scientific name: Isodon lungshengensis
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, specifically within the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Isodon, representing the species Isodon lungshengensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Isodon | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is specifically found within a limited geographical range in East Asia. Its distribution is primarily concentrated in the southeastern regions of China. Within these specific areas, it thrives in the unique environmental conditions provided by the landscape. Because its habitat is so localized, it is considered a regional species rather than a widespread one. Consequently, the southeastern provinces of China serve as its primary natural stronghold.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Isodon lungshengensis has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include inflexin, lungshengenin A, lungshengenin B, lungshengenin C, lungshengenin D.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflexin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lungshengenin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lungshengenin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lungshengenin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lungshengenin D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lungshengenin E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lungshengenin F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lungshengenin G | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lushanrubescinsin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Isodon lungshengensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |