Stemona kerrii
Stemona kerrii, commonly known as a traditional medicinal herb, belongs to the Stemona genus. Renowned in herbal medicine, it contains potent alkaloids used to treat respiratory ailments, parasites, and inflammatory conditions. This plant serves as a vital resource in ethnobotany, offering significant therapeutic potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Stemona kerrii
- Family: Stemonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Pandanales, it is classified under the family Stemonaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within 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 by the Chinese common name 克氏百部 (Kè shì bǎi bù), is a species within the Stemona genus recognized for its medicinal properties in traditional practices.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 克氏百部 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in Asia. In China, it is primarily found within the South-Central areas. Its range also extends into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, it can be located within the borders of Thailand. Additionally, the species is documented to grow in Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Stemona kerrii, is highly valued in traditional medicine primarily for its medicinal roots. The tuberous roots are the most significant part of the plant, as they contain the bioactive alkaloids responsible for its pharmacological properties. These roots are typically harvested, dried, and processed to be used in various herbal formulations to treat respiratory ailments and parasitic infections.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Stemona kerrii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include oxystemokerrine, stemokerrine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oxystemokerrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stemokerrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |