Phanera kockiana
Phanera kockiana, commonly known as the Kock's Bauhinia, is a remarkable medicinal climbing shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its distinctive butterfly-shaped leaves, this plant is deeply embedded in traditional healing practices, valued for its diverse bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments and support holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Phanera kockiana
- Family: Fabaceae
- 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 Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Phanera, making its scientific name Phanera kockiana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phanera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Phanera kockiana, is known by several distinct common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 素心花藤 and 橙羊蹄甲.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 素心花藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 橙羊蹄甲 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to the diverse tropical regions of the Malesia botanical zone. Its geographical range extends across the island of Borneo, where it thrives in specific habitats. It can also be found throughout the Lesser Sunda Islands and the Malay Peninsula. Furthermore, the species is distributed across the large island of Sumatera. Finally, its presence is documented within the unique landscapes of Sulawesi.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Phanera kockiana, exhibits distinct morphological characteristics in its structural components used for medicinal purposes. The stem serves as a robust climbing woody structure that supports the plant's growth through various environments, often containing bioactive compounds within its bark or internal tissues. Additionally, the flower plays a vital role in the plant's reproductive cycle, producing specialized structures that can be studied for their unique chemical profiles and potential therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flower | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Phanera kockiana has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |