Livistona chinensis
Chinese fan palm
Livistona chinensis, commonly known as the Chinese fan palm, is a versatile medicinal plant native to East Asia. Renowned for its unique botanical properties, it is utilized in traditional practices to treat various ailments. This resilient species offers significant therapeutic potential, making it a subject of growing pharmacological interest.
- Scientific name: Livistona chinensis
- Family: Arecaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Arecales, it is classified under the family Arecaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Livistona.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Arecales | WCVP |
| Family | Arecaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Livistona | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Livistona chinensis, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese contexts, including Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), and Cantonese (zh-hk), it is known as 蒲葵. In Poland, its common name is Liwistona chińska, while in Vietnam, it is called Cọ xẻ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 蒲葵 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 蒲葵 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 蒲葵 | Wikidata |
| pl | Liwistona chińska | Wikidata |
| vi | Cọ xẻ | Wikidata |
| yue | 蒲葵樹 | Wikidata |
| ar | لخبة صينية | Wikidata |
| hu | kínai legyezőpálma | Wikidata |
| nl | Chinese schermpalm | Wikidata |
| hr | Kineska livistona | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide and diverse geographical distribution across several continents. In Northern Africa, its presence can be documented within the borders of Tunisia. Moving toward the southern reaches of the continent, it is found in the KwaZulu-Natal region of Southern Africa. Its range also extends into the Western Indian Ocean, specifically inhabiting the islands of Mauritius and Réunion. Finally, the species is located in East Asia, specifically on the Chinese island of Hainan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Livistona chinensis, utilizes various components for its biological functions and traditional medicinal applications. The roots, specifically the underground root structures, are often the primary focus when harvesting for therapeutic purposes. Additionally, the seeds play a crucial role in the plant's reproductive cycle, ensuring the continuation of the species within its natural habitat.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Livistona chinensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Livistona chinensis has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bladder cancer, chronic myelogenous leukemia, melanoma B16, ovarian neoplasm.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bladder cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chronic myelogenous leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| melanoma B16 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ovarian neoplasm | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |