Leucosceptrum canum
Leucosceptrum canum, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in South American traditional practices, is valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammatory conditions and digestive ailments, this plant offers unique phytochemical profiles that continue to interest researchers studying natural bioactive compounds for wellness.
- Scientific name: Leucosceptrum canum
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the specific genus Leucosceptrum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Leucosceptrum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Leucosceptrum canum, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is known as 米团花 (mǐtuánhuā) or 蜜蜂树花 (mìfēng shùhuā), and it is also specifically called 渍糖树 (zìtángshù). Regional variations in Chinese characters include the simplified form 米团花 (mǐtuánhuā) used in mainland China and the traditional form 米圑花 (mǐhuāhuā) used in Taiwan.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 米团花 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 米团花 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 米圑花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蜜蜂树花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 渍糖树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蜂蜜树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 渍糖花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 明堂花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 羊巴巴 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山蜂蜜 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of Asia. In China, it is primarily found within the South-Central regions and the Tibet plateau. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented in the state of Assam. Its range also extends into the neighboring country of Bangladesh. Additionally, the plant is distributed throughout the East Himalaya region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Leucosceptrum canum, possesses several distinct morphological and chemical features that contribute to its medicinal profile. The morphology is characterized by its prominent leaves and delicate flowers, which serve as the primary structures for identification. A key anatomical feature is the presence of glandular trichomes, which are specialized hair-like structures on the plant surface. These glandular trichomes play a crucial role in the plant's biology, acting as sites for the synthesis and storage of various bioactive compounds. When researchers analyze the chemical composition of these parts, they often focus on the total sesquiterpenoid extract, a significant secondary metabolite group derived from these specialized structures that contributes to the plant's therapeutic potential.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 10
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| glandular trichomes | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| total sesterterpenoid extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glandular trichome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Leucosceptrum canum has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5,6,7-Trihydroxy-4'-methoxyflavone, Acacetin, Compound 2, Leucosceptroid B, Pectolinarigenin.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5,6,7-Trihydroxy-4'-methoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acacetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leucosceptroid B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pectolinarigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amines | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cedrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| farnesyl diphosphate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leucosceptrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leucosceptroid N | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Leucosceptrum canum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antilipemic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antilipemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Leucosceptrum canum has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis, inflammation, psoriasis.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| psoriasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |