Magnolia coco
Magnolia coco, commonly known as the Magnolia tree, is a revered medicinal plant celebrated for its diverse therapeutic properties. Rich in bioactive compounds, its bark and flowers are utilized in traditional medicine to alleviate inflammation, aid digestion, and support respiratory health, making it a vital resource in herbal healing.
- Scientific name: Magnolia coco
- 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 falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, specifically within the family Magnoliaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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 exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within certain regions of East and Southeast Asia. In China, it can be found growing across the South-Central provinces as well as the Southeast regions. Its presence extends to the island of Taiwan, which is part of the broader Eastern Asian territory. Additionally, the species is located within the Indo-China region, specifically inhabiting Vietnam. Together, these areas define the primary natural habitat for Magnolia coco.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Magnolia coco has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include fargesin, phillygenin, pinoresinol, probucol, sesamin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fargesin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phillygenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pinoresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| probucol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesamin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| syringaresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |