Murdannia loriformis
Murdannia loriformis, commonly known as Cordyceps flower, is a medicinal herb widely utilized in traditional Asian medicine. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, this plant is frequently studied for its potential to support immune function, combat fatigue, and promote overall cellular health through its unique bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Murdannia loriformis
- Family: Commelinaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Commelinares and the family Commelinaeaecae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Murdannia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Commelinales | WCVP |
| Family | Commelinaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Murdannia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Murdannia loriformis, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 牛轭草 (zh), 牛軛草 (zh-tw), or 牛轭草 (zh-cn), and it is also known as 竹叶兰 (zh). In Thailand, it is commonly called หญ้าปักกิ่ง (th).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 牛轭草 | Wikidata |
| th | หญ้าปักกิ่ง | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 牛軛草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 牛轭草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 竹叶兰 | Wikidata |
| zh | 水竹草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鸡嘴草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in East Asia. Within China, it can be found growing in the South-Central provinces as well as throughout the Southeast. Its presence also extends to the tropical island of Hainan and the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Beyond the Chinese mainland, the species is also native to the islands of Japan. Together, these locations highlight the plant's widespread habitat across the eastern part of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Ogasawara-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Murdannia loriformis has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-nitropyrene, 2-(2-furyl)-3-(5-nitro-2-furyl) acrylamide, 2-amino-1-methyl-6-phenylimidazo[4,5-b]pyridine, 2-amino-3,4-dimethylimidazo[4,5-f]quinoline, 2-amino-6-methyldipyrido [1,2-a:3',2'-d] imidazole.
- Total chemicals
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-nitropyrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-(2-furyl)-3-(5-nitro-2-furyl) acrylamide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-amino-1-methyl-6-phenylimidazo[4,5-b]pyridine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-amino-3,4-dimethylimidazo[4,5-f]quinoline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-amino-6-methyldipyrido [1,2-a:3',2'-d] imidazole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-amino-9H-pyrido[2,3-b]indole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-aminoanthracene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-aminodipyrido[1,2-a:3',2'-d]imidazole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-amino-1-methyl-5H-pyrido[4,3-b]indole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-ethyl-N'-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |