Toadstool Corals
Sarcophyton · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (17 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Toadstool Corals, scientifically known as Sarcophyton, is a fascinating genus of soft corals renowned for their striking, fleshy appearance. Often found in vibrant reef ecosystems, these organisms play vital roles in marine biodiversity. While not a "medicinal plant" in the traditional sense, they offer significant biochemical potential.
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Toadstool Corals · Toadstool Leather Corals
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Toadstool Corals
- Toadstool Leather Corals
Scientific Names
Accepted name
SarcophytonRegional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Sarcophyton (Orchidaceae)
- Sarcophyton (Animalia)
German:
- Pilz-Lederkoralle
- Sarcophyton (Animalia)
- Pilz-Lederkoralle
French:
- Sarcophyton (cnidaire)
- Sarcophyton (Animalia)
- Alcyonaire-champignon
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales, it is specifically categorized under the family Orchidaceae. Within this family, it is identified by the genus Sarcophyton.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Sarcophyton |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific and limited geographical distribution within tropical and subtropical regions. In Eastern Asia, its presence is notably recorded in Taiwan. Moving further south into the Malesia region, the species can also be found in the Philippines. These two locations represent the primary known habitats for the genus. Consequently, its range is concentrated within these specific island territories of Asia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Malesia | Philippines |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Sarcophyton has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bislatumlide A, Fatty acids, Sesquiterpenes, Steroids, Terpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Bislatumlide A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fatty acids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sesquiterpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Steroids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ceramide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Bislatumlide A
- Marine drugs
Fatty acids
- Marine drugs
Sesquiterpenes
- Marine drugs
Steroids
- Marine drugs
Terpenoids
- Marine drugs
ceramide
- Marine drugs
triterpenoids
- Marine drugs
Activities
Sarcophyton has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antitumor, Antiviral, Neuroprotective.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antidiabetic
- Marine drugs
Antimicrobial
- Marine drugs
Antitumor
- Marine drugs
Antiviral
- Marine drugs
Neuroprotective
- Marine drugs
Medicinal Uses
Sarcophyton has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, antidiabetic, antiviral.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 | Marine drugs (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SARS-CoV-2 | Marine drugs (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | Marine drugs (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiviral | Marine drugs (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |