Litsea rubescens
Litsea rubescens, commonly known as a significant medicinal species in tropical regions, offers a rich profile of bioactive compounds. Renowned for its therapeutic potential, this plant is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Understanding its chemical constituents is essential for exploring its pharmacological properties and future medicinal applications.
- Scientific name: Litsea rubescens
- 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 into the order Laurales and the family Lauraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is 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 rubescens, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is frequently called 红叶木姜子 (zh), 红叶木姜子 (zh-hans), or 红叶木姜子 (zh-cn). Additionally, it is sometimes referred to by the name 辣姜子 (zh) or specifically as 红叶木姜子根 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 红叶木姜子 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 红叶木姜子 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 红叶木姜子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 辣姜子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 红叶木姜子根 | Wikidata |
| zh | 滇木姜子 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions in Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Additionally, it can be found growing within the high-altitude landscapes of Tibet. Beyond Chinese borders, the species extends into the Indo-China region. Specifically, its habitat includes the country of Myanmar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Litsea rubescens, utilizes various anatomical structures for its biological functions, but it is particularly noted in traditional applications for its medicinal properties derived from specific components. Among its most significant parts are the stem barks, which are often harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds. These barks serve as a vital resource in herbal medicine, containing the chemical constituents necessary for their therapeutic effects.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Litsea rubescens 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |