Stemona curtisii
Stemona curtisii, commonly known as a member of the Stemona genus, is a medicinal plant valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its bioactive alkaloids, it is primarily utilized for its anthelmintic and antitussive properties. This species plays a significant role in herbal pharmacology, targeting various parasitic and respiratory conditions.
- Scientific name: Stemona curtisii
- Family: Stemonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Stemona curtisii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Pandanales. Finally, it is classified under the family Stemonaceae and 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 curtisii, is referred to by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly called Stemona, while in Chinese, it is known as くじら (Kujira) or more frequently as 昆布 (Kūnbù) in certain traditional contexts, though it is often categorized under the broader umbrella of Stemona species such as 楊梅藤 (Yángméiténg). In Japanese, it is referred to as センテン (Senten), reflecting its botanical lineage within the Stemona genus.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, it can be found on the Nicobar Islands and throughout Thailand. Moving into the Malesia region, its presence extends into the area of Malaya. Additionally, the species is documented to grow on the island of Sumatera. Together, these locations highlight the plant's localized range across these tropical territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Stemona curtisii, derives much of its medicinal value from its specific anatomical structures, most notably the root. The root system serves as the primary storage organ for various bioactive alkaloids, which are the chemical compounds responsible for its pharmacological properties. In traditional medicinal practices, these roots are often harvested, processed, and utilized to extract the therapeutic components necessary for treatment.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Stemona curtisii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include stemocurtisine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stemocurtisine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |