Megacodon stylophorus
Megacodon stylophorus, commonly known as the "Stylophorus plant," is a remarkable medicinal herb valued in traditional healing systems. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it offers significant therapeutic potential in treating inflammatory conditions and oxidative stress. This unique botanical species continues to garner intense scientific interest for modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Megacodon stylophorus
- Family: Gentianaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Megacodon stylophorus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Gentianaales. Finally, it is a member of the family Gentianaceae and is characterized by its placement in the genus Megacodon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Gentianaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Megacodon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Megacodon stylophorus, is known by various names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is commonly referred to as 大钟花 (zh), with the simplified form 大钟花 (zh-cn) used in mainland China and the traditional form 大锺花 (zh-tw) used in Taiwan.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 大钟花 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 大钟花 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 大锺花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大钟花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across parts of Asia. Within China, it is primarily found in the South-Central regions as well as the Tibet plateau. Its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it grows in the East Himalaya area. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit the country of Nepal. Collectively, these locations define the natural habitat of Megacodon stylophorus.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Megacodon stylophorus, is a medicinal herb where the therapeutic properties are primarily derived from the whole plant. Every part of the organism, including the roots, stems, leaves, and flowers, contributes to its overall medicinal profile, making the entire specimen valuable for traditional healing practices. Because the bioactive compounds are distributed throughout the entire structure, the whole plant is often utilized in decoctions or preparations to harness its full pharmacological potential.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Megacodon stylophorus has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |