Monochasma savatieri
Monochasma savatieri, commonly known as a rare medicinal shrub, holds significant value in traditional botanical practices. Found primarily in specific tropical ecosystems, this plant is celebrated for its unique bioactive compounds. Researchers continue to explore its potential therapeutic applications, particularly in developing natural remedies for various health conditions.
- Scientific name: Monochasma savatieri
- Family: Orobanchaceae
- 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 Lamiales, it is classified under the family Orobanchaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Monochasma, and its species name, Monochasma savatieri.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Orobanchaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Monochasma | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Monochasma savatieri, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 沙氏鹿茸草, a name that is used consistently across various regional standards including zh, zh-cn, and zh-tw. Additionally, it is also commonly known by the names 白毛鹿茸草 and 鹿茸草 in Chinese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 沙氏鹿茸草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 沙氏鹿茸草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 沙氏鹿茸草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白毛鹿茸草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鹿茸草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 绵毛鹿茸草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found across several specific regions within East Asia. In China, its presence is documented throughout the South-Central provinces. It is also distributed across the Southeast regions of China. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the island nation of Japan. Collectively, these areas define the primary geographical footprint of Monochasma savatieri.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Monochasma savatieri, possesses a specialized medicinal profile centered primarily on its root system. The root serves as the essential anatomical component for harvesting the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic applications. In traditional practices, this underground structure is carefully extracted and processed to harness the specific chemical properties stored within the plant's base.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Monochasma savatieri has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include abscisic acid (ABA).
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| abscisic acid (ABA) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Monochasma savatieri has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Monochasma savatieri has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |