Neolitsea daibuensis
Neolitsea daibuensis, commonly known as a valuable medicinal shrub, is an endemic species native to the subtropical forests of Taiwan. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant holds significant potential in traditional medicine and pharmacological research, offering promising bioactive compounds for developing innovative therapeutic treatments and natural remedies.
- Scientific name: Neolitsea daibuensis
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Laurales, it falls under the family Lauraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Neolitsea, specifically the species Neolitsea daibuensis.
| 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, known scientifically as Neolitsea daibuensis, possesses a very specific and restricted geographical range. It is found exclusively within the region of Eastern Asia. More specifically, its natural habitat is limited to the island of Taiwan. This localized distribution suggests that the species may be endemic to this particular area. Consequently, the plant's survival is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions found within the Taiwanese landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Neolitsea daibuensis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-O-desmethyl phomentrioloxin, caulibysin A, caulibysin B, caulivotrioloxin A, diapopyrone.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-O-desmethyl phomentrioloxin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caulibysin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caulibysin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caulivotrioloxin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diapopyrone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Neolitsea daibuensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include melanoma.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| melanoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |