Sarcopyramis bodinieri
Sarcopyramis bodinieri, commonly known as the Bodin's jewel, is a rare medicinal plant valued for its unique bioactive compounds. Traditionally utilized in regional folk medicine, it possesses potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Scientific interest continues to grow as researchers explore its potential for developing novel therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Sarcopyramis bodinieri
- Family: Melastomataceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Sarcopyramis bodinieri, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Myrtales and the family Melastomataceae. Its taxonomic hierarchy concludes with the genus Sarcopyramis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Melastomataceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sarcopyramis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Sarcopyramis bodinieri, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to by the names 肉穗草, 小肉穗草, and 东方肉穗草, with the specific forms 肉穗草 (zh), 肉穗草 (zh-hans), and 肉穗草 (zh-cn) all being used to denote this medicinal species.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 肉穗草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 肉穗草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 肉穗草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小肉穗草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 东方肉穗草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 肉穗野牡丹 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in East and South Asia. Within China, it can be found in the South-Central, Southeast, and Tibet regions. Its presence extends further east to the island of Taiwan in Eastern Asia. Additionally, the species inhabits the East Himalaya area within the Indian Subcontinent. Together, these locations highlight the diverse mountain and subtropical habitats where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |