Neolitsea acuminatissima
Neolitsea acuminatissima, commonly known as a significant member of the Lauraceae family, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it offers potential therapeutic benefits, particularly for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a subject of growing pharmacological interest.
- Scientific name: Neolitsea acuminatissima
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Neolitsea acuminatissima, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Laurales. Finally, it is a member of the Lauraceae family and the genus Neolitsea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Lauraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Neolitsea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. Within the vast expanse of Eastern Asia, its presence is notably concentrated. Specifically, the species is found growing in the natural habitats of Taiwan. This restricted distribution suggests that the plant may be endemic to this particular island region. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions found within these specific territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Neolitsea acuminatissima has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include neolitacumone A, neolitacumone B, neolitacumone C, neolitacumonine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| neolitacumone A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neolitacumone B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neolitacumone C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neolitacumonine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |