Parahellenia tonkinensis
Parahellenia tonkinensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Parahellenia tonkinensis, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species is frequently utilized in traditional healing practices. It contains unique bioactive compounds that offer significant potential for pharmacological research and natural wellness treatments worldwide.
- Family
- Costaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Rhizome
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Costus Tonkinensis · Cheilocostus Tonkinensis
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Parahellenia tonkinensisSynonyms
- Costus tonkinensis
- Cheilocostus tonkinensis
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Parahellenia tonkinensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Zingiberales and the family Costaceae. Its taxonomic classification concludes within the genus Parahellenia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Costaceae |
| Genus | Parahellenia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found throughout the South-Central areas. It is also documented to grow in the Southeast part of China. Moving into the Indo-China region, the species is present in Myanmar. Finally, its range extends into the country of Vietnam.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Parahellenia tonkinensis 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 rhizome.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Rhizome | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Rhizome
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Chemicals
Parahellenia tonkinensis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, Daucosterin, Tetracosanoic acid, succinic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Daucosterin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tetracosanoic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| succinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Daucosterin
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Tetracosanoic acid
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
succinic acid
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Preparations
Parahellenia tonkinensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include rhizome.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Rhizome | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Rhizome
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica