Phanera ornata var. kerrii
Phanera ornata var. kerrii, commonly known as a rare medicinal climber, is a specialized botanical variety valued in traditional healing practices. Characterized by its unique foliage and climbing habit, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential, providing essential bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments within indigenous medicinal systems worldwide.
- Scientific name: Phanera ornata var. kerrii
- Family: Fabaceae
- 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 Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and the genus Phanera. Specifically, this medicinal variety is identified as Phanera ornata var. kerrii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phanera | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central areas to the Southeast. Additionally, its presence extends to the tropical island of Hainan. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented in the state of Assam. Finally, its range encompasses the neighboring country of Bangladesh.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Phanera ornata var. kerrii, is characterized by its distinctive leaves, which play a vital role in its biological identity and medicinal potential. The leaves are typically large and compound, often featuring a specific shape and texture that distinguishes this variety from others in the genus. In traditional medicinal practices, these leaf structures are frequently studied or utilized for their bioactive compounds, which are concentrated within the foliage to provide various therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |