Mesostemma dichotomum var. lanceolatum
Mesostemma dichotomum var. lanceolatum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Mesostemma dichotomum var. lanceolatum, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Characterized by its unique lanceolate foliage, this botanical variety is prized for its therapeutic properties. Researchers continue to explore its bioactive compounds, seeking new ways to harness its potential in modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Arenaria Stephaniana · Stellaria Dichotoma Var. Stephaniana · 8 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Mesostemma dichotomum var. lanceolatumSynonyms
- Arenaria stephaniana
- Stellaria dichotoma var. stephaniana
- Stellaria dichotoma lusus angustifolia
- Stellaria dichotoma var. heterophylla
- Stellaria dichotoma var. lanceolata
- Stellaria gypsophiloides var. lanceolata
- Stellaria dichotoma var. linearis
- Stellaria dichotoma f. lanceolata
- Stellaria dichotoma var. oblonga
- Stellaria stephaniana
Sources: Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Caryophyllales and the family Caryophyllaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Mesostemma as the variety lanceolatum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Mesostemma |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across East Asia and parts of Central Asia. In China, it can be found growing within the regions of Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. Its distribution also extends into the China North-Central area. Additionally, the species is documented as being present within the borders of Mongolia. Together, these locations define the natural habitat where this medicinal variety thrives.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | Inner Mongolia |
| China | Manchuria |
| China | China North-Central |
| Mongolia | Mongolia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Mesostemma dichotomum var. lanceolatum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Chemicals
Mesostemma dichotomum var. lanceolatum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cyclic peptides, Dichotomin H, Dichotomin I, Flavonoids, Sterols.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclic peptides | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dichotomin H | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dichotomin I | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sterols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cyclo(-Val-Pro-Thr-Phe-Tyr-Pro-Leu-Ile-) | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cyclic peptides
- Mitochondrial DNA. Part B, Resources
Dichotomin H
- Phytochemistry
Dichotomin I
- Phytochemistry
Flavonoids
- Mitochondrial DNA. Part B, Resources
Sterols
- Mitochondrial DNA. Part B, Resources
cyclo(-Val-Pro-Thr-Phe-Tyr-Pro-Leu-Ile-)
- Phytochemistry
Activities
Mesostemma dichotomum var. lanceolatum has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifebrile, Vasodilator.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antifebrile | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vasodilator | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antifebrile
- Mitochondrial DNA. Part B, Resources
Vasodilator
- Mitochondrial DNA. Part B, Resources
Preparations
Mesostemma dichotomum var. lanceolatum has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include alcohol extraction.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol extraction | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Alcohol extraction
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica