Litsea acutivena
Litsea acuitivea, commonly known as a potent medicinal shrub, is highly valued in traditional herbalism for its unique therapeutic properties. Rich in essential oils and bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized to support digestive health and reduce inflammation, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Litsea acutivena
- Family: Lauraceae
- 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 Laurales and the family Lauraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Litsea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Lauraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Litsea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Litsea acuiveena, is known by several different names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is commonly referred to as 尖脉木姜子, 尖脉木姜子, or 毛叉树, while in Taiwan, it is specifically identified as 銳脈木薑子.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 尖脉木姜子 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 銳脈木薑子 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 尖脉木姜子 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 尖脉木姜子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛叉树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄桂 | Wikidata |
| zh | 锐脉木姜子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 长果木姜子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 尖叶木姜子 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 锐脉木姜子 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is documented throughout the South-Central and Southeast provinces. It can also be found specifically on the island of Hainan. Moving eastward, the species is distributed across Taiwan within Eastern Asia. Finally, its geographical reach extends into Indo-China, specifically within the borders of Cambodia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Litsea acuivehena, is recognized for its medicinal properties, which are primarily derived from its leaves. These leaves serve as the most significant part of the plant for therapeutic applications, containing the essential bioactive compounds necessary for its healing effects. When utilized in traditional medicine, the leaf extracts are often processed to harness their specific chemical constituents.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Litsea acutivena has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |