Phyllocyclus lucidissimus
Phyllocyclus lucidissimus, commonly known as the shining phyllocyclus, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its unique biochemical properties. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this species offers significant therapeutic potential in traditional healing practices and modern pharmacology, serving as a vital resource for developing innovative natural treatments.
- Scientific name: Phyllocyclus lucidissimus
- Family: Gentianaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales. Finally, it is a member of the family Gentianaceae and is identified by the genus Phyllocyclus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Gentianaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phyllocyclus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Phyllocyclus lucidissimus, is known by the common name 串钱草 in Chinese (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 串钱草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of East and Southeast Asia. Within the borders of China, it can be found growing in the South-Central regions. Additionally, its presence extends into the Southeast territories of China. Beyond Chinese borders, the species is also documented within the Indo-China region. Specifically, the plant is known to inhabit the landscapes of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Phyllocyclus lucidissimus, is often utilized in traditional medicinal practices where the whole plants are harvested to ensure all active compounds are captured. Depending on the specific preparation method required, practitioners may use the whole plant or the whole plant in a dried form to create infusions or decoctions. By incorporating the whole plants, the full spectrum of the species' phytochemical properties is integrated into the remedy.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Phyllocyclus lucidissimus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |