Magnolia biondii
Magnolia biondii, commonly known as a rare medicinal treasure, is an exquisite botanical species valued for its unique therapeutic potential. Found in specific tropical habitats, this plant offers significant phytochemical properties. Exploring its bioactive compounds provides vital insights into traditional healing practices and modern pharmacological advancements in natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Magnolia biondii
- Family: Magnoliaceae
- 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. Within the order Magnoliales and family Magnoliaceae, it is classified under the genus Magnolia. Specifically, its taxonomic designation is Magnolia biondii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Magnoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Magnolia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Magnolia biondii, exhibits a specific presence across various regions of China. Its geographical range is primarily concentrated within the South-Central part of the country. Additionally, the species can be found extending into the North-Central areas of China. The distribution also includes significant populations located throughout China Southeast. These three distinct zones define the natural habitat where this medicinal species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Magnolia biondii has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include volatile oil, 1,8-Cineole, 1,8-cineole, Eucalyptol, alpha-Terpineol.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| volatile oil | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-Cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Eucalyptol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-Terpineol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-pinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-pinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Magnolia biondii has 8 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidepressant, Antidiabetic, Antifeedant, Antihypertensive.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Magnolia biondii has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include allergic rhinitis, antidepressant, rhinitis, sepsis, sinusitis.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| allergic rhinitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhinitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sepsis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sinusitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |