Oreorchis foliosa
Oreocharis foliosa, commonly known as the leafy orchid, is a distinctive medicinal plant prized for its unique botanical characteristics. Found in specific ecological niches, this species is valued in traditional healing practices for its bioactive compounds. Understanding its medicinal properties offers vital insights into natural pharmacology and plant-based wellness.
- Scientific name: Oreorchis foliosa
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Orchidaceae. It is specifically identified by its genus, Oreorchis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Orchidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Oreorchis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Oreocharis foliosa, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context and regional usage. In Chinese, it is referred to as 叶山兰 or 独叶山兰, with the specific simplified form 叶山兰 used in mainland China (zh-cn) and the traditional form 葉山蘭 used in Taiwan (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 叶山兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 叶山兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 葉山蘭 | Wikidata |
| zh | 独叶山兰 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions within the Asian continent. In the Indian Subcontinent, its habitat extends through the diverse landscapes of the West Himalaya and the East Himalaya. It is also documented growing within the mountainous terrain of Nepal. Moving beyond the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found in the Indo-China region. Specifically, its geographical range includes the country of Myanmar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Oreorchis foliosa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include glucose, mannose, polysaccharide.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mannose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polysaccharide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |