Phyllodium elegans
Phyllodium elegans, commonly known as the elegant phyllodium, is a distinctive medicinal plant prized for its unique, leaf-like structures. Native to specific tropical regions, it holds significant value in traditional medicine. Researchers are increasingly exploring its bioactive compounds for potential therapeutic applications in treating various inflammatory and metabolic conditions.
- Scientific name: Phyllodium elegans
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Phyllodium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phyllodium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Phyllodium elegans, is known by several different common names depending on the language and regional dialect. In Chinese, it is referred to as 毛排钱树 (zh) or 毛排钱草 (zh), with the specific simplified form 毛排钱树 (zh-cn) and the traditional form 毛排錢樹 (zh-tw) used to denote its identity in mainland China and Taiwan, respectively. In Thailand, it is commonly known by the name เกล็ดปลาหมอ (th).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 毛排钱树 | Wikidata |
| th | เกล็ดปลาหมอ | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 毛排钱树 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 毛排錢樹 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛排钱草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄珠子草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鳞狸鳞 | Wikidata |
| zh | 连里尾树 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range spanning across several regions in East and Southeast Asia. Within China, its presence is documented in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. The distribution extends further into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, it can be found growing in the countries of Cambodia and Laos. Together, these locations define the natural habitat of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Phyllodium elegans, is characterized by its distinct morphological structure, including a central stem that provides the necessary physical support for its growth and leaf development. The stem serves as the primary conduit for transporting essential nutrients and water throughout the organism, ensuring the plant can sustain its medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Phyllodium elegans has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulin, lupenone, lupeol.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| betulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Phyllodium elegans has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |