Long-stalk kadsura
Kadsura longipedunculata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (17 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Long-stalk kadsura, scientifically known as Kadsura longipedunculata, is a significant medicinal herb valued in traditional healing practices. Characterized by its distinct elongated peduncles, this plant offers diverse therapeutic properties. It is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, showcasing its vital role in botanical medicine and natural wellness traditions.
- Family
- Schisandraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Stem · Leaf
- Common names
- Long-Stalk Kadsura
- Scientific synonyms
- Kadsura Peltigera · Kadsura Omeiensis · 1 more
Names
Common Names
- Long-stalk kadsura
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Kadsura longepedunculata
German:
- Kadsura longepedunculata
French:
- Kadsura longepedunculata
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Kadsura longipedunculataSynonyms
- Kadsura peltigera
- Kadsura omeiensis
- Kadsura discigera
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Kadsura longipedunculata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Austrobaileyales. Finally, it is a member of the family Schisandraceae and is categorized under the genus Kadsura.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Austrobaileyales | WCVP |
| Family | Schisandraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Kadsura | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Kadsura longipedunculata, exhibits a specific geographical range within certain regions of Asia. It is natively found across several key areas in China. Specifically, the species is distributed throughout the South-Central part of the country. Its presence is also documented on the island of Hainan. Furthermore, the plant can be located within the Southeast region of China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Kaempferia longipedunculata, exhibits distinct morphological features across its various structures. The stems are typically reduced or modified into underground rhizomes that store nutrients, while the cauleis (or aerial stems) serve as the supporting framework for the plant's growth above the soil. The leaves are broad and fleshy, playing a crucial role in photosynthesis and often housing the plant's medicinal compounds. Additionally, the stem bark of the rhizomatous structures provides a protective layer for the internal tissues, contributing to the overall medicinal profile of the species.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| stem | Journal of natural products (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Kadsura longipedunculata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Borneol, CAMPHENE, Cubenol, DELTA-CADINENE, delta-Cadinol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Borneol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CAMPHENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cubenol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DELTA-CADINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| delta-Cadinol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Borneol
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
CAMPHENE
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
Cubenol
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
DELTA-CADINENE
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
delta-Cadinol
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
Activities
Kadsura longipedunculata has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Hepatoprotective.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | Biochimica et biophysica acta. General subjects (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | Biochimica et biophysica acta. General subjects (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Kadsura longipedunculata has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include blood diseases, infection, inflammation, irregular menstruation, pain.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| blood diseases | Biochimica et biophysica acta. General subjects (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infection | The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| irregular menstruation | Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | Biochimica et biophysica acta. General subjects (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| essential oil | The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oil from stem bark of Kadsuras longipedunculata | The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |