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Raphiocarpus sesquifolius

Raphiocarpus sesquifolius · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Raphiocarpus sesquifolius, is a distinctive medicinal plant belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Renowned for its unique foliage, this species holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditionally, various parts of the plant are utilized in folk medicine to treat diverse ailments, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research.

Family
Gesneriaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Didissandra Sesquifolia · Didymocarpus Sesquifolius

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Raphiocarpus sesquifolius

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Raphiocarpus sesquifolius, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Gesneriaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Raphiocarpus.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Lamiales
Family Gesneriaceae
Genus Raphiocarpus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Raphiocarpus sesquifolius, possesses a specific and localized natural range. Its geographical presence is primarily concentrated within the regional landscapes of East Asia. Specifically, the species is documented to inhabit the South-Central portion of China. This particular distribution suggests that the plant thrives in the unique environmental conditions found in those provinces. Consequently, its known habitat remains restricted to this defined area within the Chinese territory.

Region Area
China China South-Central

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Raphiocarpus sesquifolius has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4',5,6-trihydroxy-7-methoxyflavone, isoverbascoside.

Chemicals reported in Raphiocarpus sesquifolius
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
4',5,6-trihydroxy-7-methoxyflavone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
isoverbascoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

4',5,6-trihydroxy-7-methoxyflavone

  1. Phytochemistry

isoverbascoside

  1. Phytochemistry

Activities

Raphiocarpus sesquifolius has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Neuroprotective.

Activities reported in Raphiocarpus sesquifolius
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Neuroprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Neuroprotective

  1. Phytochemistry

Conditions

Raphiocarpus sesquifolius has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Alzheimer's disease.

Conditions investigated for Raphiocarpus sesquifolius
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Alzheimer's disease 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Alzheimer's disease

  1. Phytochemistry