Phoebe bournei
Phoebe bournei, commonly known as the Bourne's laurel, is a significant medicinal plant native to Southeast Asian rainforests. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments. Scientific interest continues to grow as researchers explore its bioactive compounds for potential therapeutic applications in modern medicine.
- Scientific name: Phoebe bournei
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Laurales, and the family Lauraceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Phoebe as Phoebe bournei.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Lauraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phoebe | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Phoebe bournei, is referred to by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is commonly known as 楠木 (zh) or 闽楠 (zh, zh-cn, zh-hans), and specifically as 閩楠 in traditional Chinese characters (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 闽楠 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 闽楠 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 閩楠 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 闽楠 | Wikidata |
| zh | 楠木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 竹叶楠 | Wikidata |
| zh | 兴安楠木 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Phoebe bournei, exhibits a specific geographical range within East Asia. Its distribution is primarily centered within the various regions of China. Specifically, it can be found growing in the South-Central part of the country. The species is also documented to inhabit the coastal areas of China Southeast. Additionally, its presence extends to the tropical island province of Hainan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Phoebe bournei, utilizes various anatomical structures for its medicinal properties, most notably its twigs and leaves. The twigs serve as a structural base for the plant's growth while containing bioactive compounds that are often harvested for traditional remedies. Similarly, the leaves act as the primary site for photosynthesis and are frequently employed in decoctions or infusions to harness their therapeutic potential.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| twigs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Phoebe bournei has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bicyclogermacrene, bicyclogermacrene, copaene, sesquiterpene.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bicyclogermacrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bicyclogermacrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| copaene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |