Musella lasiocarpa
Chinese dwarf banana
Musella lasiocarpa, commonly known as the hairy-fruited Musella, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Native to specific subtropical regions, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and bioactive compounds is essential for exploring its pharmacological potential.
- Scientific name: Musella lasiocarpa
- Family: Musaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Zingiberales, it is further categorized into the family Musaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Musella.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zingiberales | WCVP |
| Family | Musaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Musella | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Musella lasiocarpa, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Sweden, it is referred to as Guldbanan, while in Chinese, it is called 地湧金蓮. It is known as Musella in Croatia and is called موز قزم صيनी in Arabic. Additionally, in the Malayalam language, the plant is known as സ്വർണ്ണത്താമരവാഴ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| sv | Guldbanan | Wikidata |
| zh | 地湧金蓮 | Wikidata |
| hr | Musella | Wikidata |
| ar | موز قزم صيني | Wikidata |
| ml | സ്വർണ്ണത്താമരവാഴ | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 地涌金莲 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 地湧金蓮 | Wikidata |
| fa | موز طلایی کوتوله | Wikidata |
| ja | チユウキンレン | Wikidata |
| en | Chinese dwarf banana | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution localized within certain regions of Asia. In the country of China, it can be found throughout the South-Central area. Furthermore, its range extends into the Indo-China region. Specifically, the species is documented to grow within Vietnam. These locations define the primary natural habitats where the plant is currently situated.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Musella lasiocarpa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include phenylphenalenone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| phenylphenalenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Musella lasiocarpa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Phytoalexin.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Phytoalexin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |