Stemona aphylla
Stemona aphylla, commonly known as the stemona plant, is a significant medicinal herb in traditional Chinese medicine. Renowned for its potent alkaloids, it is primarily utilized for its anthelmintic and antitussive properties. This botanical species plays a crucial role in treating parasitic infections and various respiratory ailments effectively.
- Scientific name: Stemona aphylla
- Family: Stemonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Pandanales. Finally, it is a member of the family Stemonaeae and falls under the genus Stemona.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pandanales | WCVP |
| Family | Stemonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Stemona | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Stemona aphylla, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is widely known as Yèyè lán (叶叶蓝), while in English, it is often called Stemona stemona or simply referred to by its botanical name in medicinal contexts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Stemona aphylla, possesses a specific geographical range within Southeast Asia. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the Indo-China region. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the tropical landscapes of Thailand. This limited distribution highlights the particular environmental requirements needed for its survival. Consequently, understanding its presence in these specific areas is essential for botanical research.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Stemona aphylla, is primarily valued in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties found within its roots. These roots are typically tuberous in nature and serve as the main part of the plant used for pharmacological purposes.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Stemona aphylla has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (11Z)-1',2'-didehydrostemofoline, (2'S)-hydroxystemofoline, stemaphylline, stemaphylline-N-oxide, stemofoline.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (11Z)-1',2'-didehydrostemofoline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (2'S)-hydroxystemofoline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stemaphylline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stemaphylline-N-oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stemofoline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |