Magnolia lucida
Magnolia lucida · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Magnolia lucida, is a remarkable medicinal plant celebrated in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it offers significant therapeutic potential in treating various ailments. This introduction explores its botanical characteristics, traditional uses, and the growing scientific interest in its unique pharmacological properties.
- Family
- Magnoliaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaves
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Manglietia Lucida
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Magnolia lucidaSynonyms
- Manglietia lucida
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, falling into the family Magnoliaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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 found in the specific regions of China. Its natural habitat is concentrated within the South-Central part of the country. This localized distribution suggests that it thrives under the particular environmental conditions found in these provinces. Because it is native to this area, the plant is deeply connected to the regional ecosystem. Consequently, the South-Central Chinese landscape serves as the primary home for Magnolia lucida.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Magnolia lucida, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in traditional medicinal practices. The leaves are typically characterized by their distinct shape and texture, serving as a vital part of the plant's biological structure and its therapeutic potential. In various herbal applications, these leaves are harvested and processed to harness their specific bioactive properties for health benefits.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Magnolia lucida has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Globulol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Globulol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Globulol
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| essential oils | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |