Kingdonia uniflora
Kingdonia uniflora, commonly known as the single-flowered kingdonia, is a rare, perennial herb native to the high-altitude forests of China. Renowned for its delicate, solitary white flowers and distinctive rhizomes, this medicinal plant is highly valued in traditional practices for its potential therapeutic properties and unique botanical significance.
- Scientific name: Kingdonia uniflora
- Family: Circaeasteraceae
- 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 is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, falling within the family Circaeasteraceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Kingdonia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Circaeasteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Kingdonia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is a rare species with a specific and limited range across East Asia. Its primary occurrence is found within the diverse landscapes of China. Specifically, the species is documented in the regions of China South-Central. Additionally, its habitat extends into the areas classified as China North-Central. This concentrated distribution highlights the unique environmental requirements necessary for its survival.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Kingdonia uniflora has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include wax.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wax | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Kingdonia uniflora has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hypoxia.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hypoxia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |