Kadsura oblongifolia
Kadsura oblongifolia, commonly known as the oblong-leaved plant, is a significant medicinal herb valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammatory conditions and digestive issues, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Kadsura oblongifolia
- Family: Schisandraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Following the order Austrobaileyales, it is classified under the family Schisandraceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in 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 exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within certain regions of East Asia. Within mainland China, its presence is documented in the southern province of Hainan. Additionally, the species can be found throughout the Southeast region of China. The distribution extends beyond the mainland to include the island of Taiwan. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's localized range across Eastern Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Kadsura oblongifolia has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include heteroclitin Q, kadoblongifolin C, kadsulignan C, kadsulignan E, kadsulignan F.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| heteroclitin Q | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kadoblongifolin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kadsulignan C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kadsulignan E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kadsulignan F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kadsulignan G | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kadsulignan O | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kadsurarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| propinquanin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| schisantherin G | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |