Konishi's Newlitse
Neolitsea konishii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Konishi's Newlitse, scientifically known as Neolitsea konishii, is a distinctive evergreen shrub native to East Asian forests. Renowned for its aromatic foliage, this medicinal plant is valued in traditional practices for its diverse bioactive compounds. Exploring its phytochemical properties offers promising insights into developing new natural therapeutic applications.
- Family
- Lauraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Konishi'S Newlitse
- Scientific synonyms
- Tetradenia Konishii · Litsea Konishii
Names
Common Names
- Konishi's Newlitse
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Neolitsea konishiiSynonyms
- Tetradenia konishii
- Litsea konishii
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Laurales and the family Lauraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within 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 primarily distributed across specific regions of Eastern Asia. Its natural habitat includes the Nansei-shoto islands, where it thrives in unique island ecosystems. In addition to these islands, its range extends to the subtropical landscapes of Taiwan. This localized distribution highlights the specific environmental requirements necessary for its growth. Consequently, the species remains concentrated within these particular East Asian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Neolitsea konishii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include IL 10, Thaliporphine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| IL 10 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Thaliporphine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
IL 10
- Journal of immunology research
Thaliporphine
- European journal of pharmacology