Sinomarsdenia incisa
Sinomarsdenia inciosa, commonly known as the "incised Sinomarsdenia," is a significant medicinal herb native to East Asian forests. Valued in traditional medicine, this plant is often utilized for its unique bioactive compounds. Researchers study its pharmacological potential to explore therapeutic applications in treating various inflammatory and metabolic health conditions.
- Scientific name: Sinomarsdenia incisa
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Sinomarsdenia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sinomarsdenia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Sinomarsdenia inciosa, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as Incised Marsdensdenia, while in Chinese, it is known as 锯叶马齿苋 (Jùyè mǎchǐxiàn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is native to specific regions within the country of China. Its geographical distribution is primarily concentrated in the South-Central parts of the nation. Additionally, it can be found growing across the Southeast territories of China. These specific areas provide the natural habitat necessary for its growth and survival. Consequently, its range is limited to these particular ecological zones in East Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Sinomarsdenia incisa has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include sinomarinoside A, sinomarinoside B, sinomarinoside C, sinomarinoside D, sinomarinoside E.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| sinomarinoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sinomarinoside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sinomarinoside C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sinomarinoside D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sinomarinoside E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |