Magnolia compressa
Magnolia compressa, commonly known as the compressed magnolia, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic potential, this species is utilized in traditional healing practices to address various ailments. Its unique chemical composition offers fascinating possibilities for modern pharmacological research and botanical studies.
- Scientific name: Magnolia compressa
- 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, it is classified under 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 is primarily distributed across several key regions within East Asia. In China, its presence is noted specifically throughout the South-Central areas. The species also extends into the territories of Japan and Korea. Additionally, it can be found in the Nansei-shotō islands. Finally, its geographical range includes the island of Taiwan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Activities
Magnolia compressa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |