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Litsea rotundifolia var. oblongifolia

Litsea rotundifolia var. oblongifolia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Litsea rotundifolia var. oblongifolia, is a significant medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Belonging to the Lauraceae family, this variety is recognized for its aromatic leaves, which are traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies to promote healing, alleviate discomfort, and support overall wellness.

Family
Lauraceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Iozoste Rotundifolia Var. Oblongifolia · Actinodaphne Chinensis Var. Oblongifolia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Litsea rotundifolia var. oblongifolia

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Laurales
Family Lauraceae
Genus Litsea

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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
China Hainan
China China Southeast
Eastern Asia Taiwan
Indo-China Laos
Indo-China Vietnam

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Litsea rotundifolia var. oblongifolia has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Plant parts reported in Litsea rotundifolia var. oblongifolia
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

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.

Chemicals reported in Litsea rotundifolia var. oblongifolia
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Terpenoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Terpenoids

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Preparations

Litsea rotundifolia var. oblongifolia has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oil from roots.

Preparations reported for Litsea rotundifolia var. oblongifolia
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Essential oil from roots 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Essential oil from roots

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials