Lithocarpus pachylepis
Lithocarpus pachylepis, commonly known as a species of stone oak, is a significant medicinal plant found in diverse forest ecosystems. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, it offers potential therapeutic benefits. Research focuses on its bioactive compounds, which may provide valuable applications in traditional medicine and modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Lithocarpus pachylepis
- Family: Fagaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fagales, it is classified under the family Fagaceae. Specifically, it is identified by its genus, Lithocarpus, and its species name, pachylepis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fagales | WCVP |
| Family | Fagaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lithocarpus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Lithocarpus pachylepis, is known by several different common names in Chinese depending on the regional nomenclature or botanical classification used. It is referred to as 厚鳞柯 (hòu lín kē), 辗垫栗 (niǎn diàn lì), 捻碇果 (niǎn dìng guǒ), and 厚鳞石栎 (hòu lín shí lì).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 厚鳞柯 | Wikidata |
| zh | 辗垫栗 | Wikidata |
| zh | 捻碇果 | Wikidata |
| zh | 厚鳞石栎 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within East and Southeast Asia. In China, it can be found spanning across the South-Central regions. It is also widely distributed throughout the Southeast portions of China. Beyond Chinese borders, the species extends into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, its range includes the territory of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Lithocarpus pachylepis, is characterized by its specific reproductive structures, most notably its seeds. As a member of the Fagaceae family, it produces these seeds within hard-shelled fruits known as acorns, which serve as the primary means of dispersal and propagation. In the context of medicinal exploration, the chemical composition and bioactive properties found within these seeds are of particular interest to researchers studying the plant's potential therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lithocarpus pachylepis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include balanophonin C, balanophonin D, balanophonin E.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| balanophonin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| balanophonin D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| balanophonin E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |