Pachygone laurifolia
Pachygone laurifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Pachygone laurifolia, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical profile, it is traditionally utilized in various folk remedies to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments. Ongoing research continues to explore its potential therapeutic benefits in modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Menispermaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Menispermum Laurifolium · Holopeira Laurifolia · 11 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Pachygone laurifoliaSynonyms
- Menispermum laurifolium
- Holopeira laurifolia
- Cocculus laurifolius var. angustifolius
- Cocculus laurifolius var. triplinervis
- Galloa trinervis
- Cebatha laurifolia
- Holopeira fusiformis
- Holopeira australis
- Nephroia laurifolia
- Cocculus angustifolius
- Cocculus bariensis
- Cocculus laurifolius
- Cinnamomum esquirolii
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Menispermaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Pachygone, specifically the species Pachygone laurifolia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Menispermaceae |
| Genus | Pachygone |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several key regions of East Asia. In mainland China, its distribution is noted in both the South-Central and Southeast territories. Moving eastward, the species can be found naturally occurring in Japan. Its presence extends further south to include the Nansei-shoto islands. Finally, the plant is also documented as growing within the coastal regions of Taiwan.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Pachygone laurifolia has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Lloydia
Chemicals
Pachygone laurifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cocculitine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cocculitine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cocculitine
- Lloydia
Preparations
Pachygone laurifolia has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaves.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaves
- Lloydia