Litsea pedunculata
Litsea pedunculata, commonly known as the wild laurel, is a versatile medicinal plant belonging to the Lauraceae family. Renowned for its aromatic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including skin infections and digestive issues, offering significant therapeutic potential through its diverse bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Litsea pedunculata
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Laurales, it is positioned in the family Lauraceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within 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, known scientifically as Litsea pedunculata, is referred to by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is called 红皮木姜子 (zh), which is also represented as 红皮木姜子 in both simplified Chinese (zh-hans) and the specific regional designation for mainland China (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 红皮木姜子 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 红皮木姜子 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 红皮木姜子 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found in specific regions within the country of China. Its presence is documented across the South-Central part of the nation. Additionally, it can be located within the Southeast territories of China. These distinct areas represent its known geographical range. Therefore, its distribution is concentrated in these particular Chinese provinces.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Litsea pedunculata, possesses various morphological components that are utilized for its medicinal properties. The therapeutic potential of the species is found within its twigs, stem barks, and leaves, each contributing to its overall pharmacological profile. Specifically, the leaves are often studied for their bioactive compounds, while the stem barks and twigs serve as important sources of traditional herbal extracts.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| twigs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Litsea pedunculata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |