Stemona japonica
Stemona japonica whole
Stemona japonica, commonly known as Japanese Stemona, is a perennial herb valued in traditional medicine. Native to East Asia, its roots contain potent alkaloids used primarily for their anthelmintic and antitussive properties. This medicinal plant plays a crucial role in treating parasitic infections and soothing respiratory ailments naturally.
- Scientific name: Stemona japonica
- Family: Stemonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered as Pandanales and placed in the family Stemonaceae. Finally, it is categorized 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 japonica, is recognized by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is referred to as 百部 (bǎibù), with the specific regional variations zh-cn and zh-tw both using the name 百部. In Japanese, the plant is called ビャクブ, while in the Lzh language, it is known as 百.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 百部 | Wikidata |
| lzh | 百 | Wikidata |
| ja | ビャクブ | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 百部 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 百部 | Wikidata |
| za | Gobegboiq | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 百部 | Wikidata |
| ja | 百部 | Wikidata |
| en | STEMONA JAPONICA WHOLE | Wikidata |
| zh | 药虱药 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the Eastern Asian region. In China, its presence is notably recorded across the South-Central provinces. It is also widely distributed throughout the Southeast regions of the country. Beyond mainland China, the species extends its reach to the island nation of Japan. Together, these locations define the natural habitat where Stemona japonica can be found growing.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Stemona japonica, possesses distinct morphological features across its various structures. The stems serve as the central support system, providing the necessary framework to elevate the plant and facilitate the transport of nutrients throughout its body. Extending from these stems are the leaves, which are essential for photosynthesis and play a crucial role in the plant's overall physiological processes and medicinal potency.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Stemona japonica has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include tuberostemonine, croomine, maistemonine, neotuberostemonine, protostemonine.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tuberostemonine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| croomine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maistemonine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neotuberostemonine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protostemonine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stemoninine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Stemona japonica has 1 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitussive.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antitussive | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Stemona japonica has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antitussive, Angiostrongylus cantonensis, Fasciola hepatica, Schistosoma japonicum.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antitussive | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Angiostrongylus cantonensis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fasciola hepatica | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Schistosoma japonicum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |