Pleione bulbocodioides
Pleione bulbocoedioides, commonly known as the Pleione orchid, is a stunning perennial valued for its striking blooms and medicinal potential. Native to East Asian highlands, this bulbous plant is studied for its bioactive compounds, offering unique pharmacological properties that contribute to traditional healing practices and modern botanical research.
- Scientific name: Pleione bulbocodioides
- Family: Orchidaceae
- 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 Asparagales, it is classified under the family Orchidaceae. Specifically, it is identified by its genus, Pleione.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Orchidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pleione | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Pleione bulbocoedioides, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to by several names including 瓶状独蒜兰, 朱兰状独蒜兰, and 独蒜兰 (zh-hans), as well as 瓶状独蒜兰 and 独蒜兰 in mainland China (zh-cn). In Taiwan, it is specifically identified by the name 臺灣一葉蘭 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 瓶状独蒜兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 臺灣一葉蘭 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 瓶状独蒜兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 独蒜兰 | Wikidata |
| zh | 朱兰状独蒜兰 | Wikidata |
| zh | 独叶白芨 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山慈菇 | Wikidata |
| zh | 一叶兰 | Wikidata |
| zh | 冰球子 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across various regions of China. Its natural habitat extends through the South-Central provinces, where it thrives in specific local climates. Additionally, the species can be found inhabiting the North-Central areas of the country. The distribution continues into the lush landscapes of China Southeast. Finally, its geographical range reaches the high-altitude terrains of Tibet.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Pleione bulbocoidioides, is a terrestrial orchid that relies on a specialized storage organ for its survival. The primary anatomical feature used in its medicinal application is the pseudobulb, a thickened, fleshy structure located at the base of the stem that stores water and nutrients to help the plant endure dormant periods. For therapeutic use, these structures are harvested and processed into a dried pseudobulb, which is often sliced or powdered to be utilized in traditional remedies.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pseudobulb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried pseudobulb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pleione bulbocodioides has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include batatasin III, dactylorhin A, militarine.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| batatasin III | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dactylorhin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| militarine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |