Mycetia sinensis
Mycetiia sinensis, commonly known as the Chinese medicinal plant, is a significant species in traditional herbal medicine. Valued for its unique bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to treat various ailments. This botanical study explores its therapeutic properties, chemical composition, and traditional applications within holistic healing practices and pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Mycetia sinensis
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Mycetia sinensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales. Finally, it is a member of the family Rubiaceae and the genus Mycetia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mycetia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Mycetiia sinensis, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic context and regional nomenclature. In Chinese, it is known as 华腺萼木 (zh, zh-hans, zh-cn), and it is also identified by the names 鲨鱼肉 (zh) and 狭萼腺萼木 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 华腺萼木 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 华腺萼木 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 华腺萼木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鲨鱼肉 | Wikidata |
| zh | 狭萼腺萼木 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several specific regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning the South-Central areas and throughout the Southeast. Its presence also extends to the tropical island of Hainan. Beyond the borders of China, the species is documented within the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, one of its notable habitats in this region is Bangladesh.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
Chemicals
Mycetia sinensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,4-ditert-butylphenyl 5-hydroxypentanoate, 3,3-diphenyl-5-methyl-3H-pyrazole, 5-(2,4-ditert-butylphenoxy)-5-oxopentanoic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2,4-ditert-butylphenyl 5-hydroxypentanoate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,3-diphenyl-5-methyl-3H-pyrazole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-(2,4-ditert-butylphenoxy)-5-oxopentanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Mycetia sinensis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, pain.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |