Neolitsea
Neolitsea, commonly known as a member of the Lauraceae family, is a genus of evergreen trees and shrubs valued for their aromatic properties. Often found in tropical and subtropical regions, these plants contain essential oils and bioactive compounds, making them a subject of interest in traditional medicine and pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Neolitsea
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Laurales, it is classified under the family Lauraceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is 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 exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of China. It is commonly found throughout the South-Central and Southeast portions of the country. Additionally, its presence extends to the northern reaches within the China North-Central area. The species also inhabits the tropical environment of Hainan. Finally, its range reaches the high-altitude terrains of Tibet.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Ogasawara-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Neolitsea has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include steroids, triterpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Neolitsea has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |