Litsea rotundifolia var. oblongifolia
Litsea rotundifolia var. oblongifolia, commonly known as a versatile medicinal shrub, holds significant ethnobotanical value. Native to specific tropical regions, this variety is prized for its bioactive compounds. Traditionally used to treat various ailments, its unique chemical profile offers promising potential for modern pharmacological research and natural therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Litsea rotundifolia var. oblongifolia
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Laurales and the family Lauraceae. Specifically, it is a variety of the genus Litsea, identified as Litsea rotundifolia var. oblongifolia.
| 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 rotundifolia var. oblongifolia, is recognized by several different common names depending on the regional context and linguistic classification. In Chinese, it is referred to by various names including 豺皮樟 (zh), 豺皮樟 (zh-hans), and 豺皮樟 (zh-cn). Additionally, it is commonly called 木姜子 (zh) and 硬钉树 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 豺皮樟 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 豺皮樟 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 豺皮樟 | Wikidata |
| zh | 木姜子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 硬钉树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 假面果 | Wikidata |
| zh | 圆叶木姜子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 嗜喳木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白叶仔 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several key regions in East and Southeast Asia. Within China, its presence is documented in the southeastern territories as well as on the island of Hainan. Moving toward Eastern Asia, the species is also found growing in Taiwan. Its range extends into the Indo-China peninsula, specifically inhabiting parts of Laos. Finally, the geographical footprint of this variety includes the country of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Litsea rotundifolia var. oblongifolia, possesses a complex biological structure where the roots serve as a vital component for its survival and medicinal potential. These roots function primarily to anchor the plant firmly into the substrate and facilitate the uptake of essential water and nutrients from the soil. In many medicinal species within the Lauraceae family, the root systems are often studied for their concentrated bioactive compounds, which may contribute to the plant's overall therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Litsea rotundifolia var. oblongifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |