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
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Raphiocarpus sesquifoliusSynonyms
- Didissandra sesquifolia
- Didymocarpus sesquifolius
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Gesneriaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Raphiocarpus | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | 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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 4',5,6-trihydroxy-7-methoxyflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoverbascoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
4',5,6-trihydroxy-7-methoxyflavone
- Phytochemistry
isoverbascoside
- Phytochemistry
Activities
Raphiocarpus sesquifolius has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Neuroprotective.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Neuroprotective | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Raphiocarpus sesquifolius has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |