Magnolia denudata
Magnolia denudata, commonly known as the Denudata Magnolia, is a deciduous flowering plant cherished for its large, fragrant white blossoms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this species holds significant value in traditional medicine, where its bark and flowers are utilized for their various therapeutic properties and bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Magnolia denudata
- 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. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, it is positioned in the family Magnoliaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Magnolia, under the specific species name Magnolia denudata.
| 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 within specific regions of China. Its natural habitat includes the South-Central part of the country. Additionally, it can be found growing throughout the Southeast region of China. These localized areas define its primary geographical range. Consequently, the species is characteristic of these particular Chinese landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Magnolia denudata has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, 1,8-cineole, alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, citronellol.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-Cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-pinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-pinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| citronellol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linalool | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| volatile oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Magnolia denudata has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include allergic rhinitis, headache, insomnia, sinusitis.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| allergic rhinitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insomnia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sinusitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |