Magnolia chapensis
Magnolia chapensis, commonly known as the Chapeño Magnolia, is a rare and significant medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its unique bioactive compounds, this species is traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to treat various ailments, offering profound pharmacological potential for modern botanical and therapeutic research.
- Scientific name: Magnolia chapensis
- Family: Magnoliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, falling into the family Magnoliaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Magnolia.
| 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 is primarily distributed across specific regions within East and Southeast Asia. In China, its presence is noted within the South-Central territories. It is also found throughout the Southeast regions of China. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, its geographical footprint includes the country of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |