Stemona pierrei
Stemona pierrei · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Stemona pierrei, scientifically known as Stemona pierrei, is a significant medicinal plant widely utilized in traditional Chinese medicine. Renowned for its potent alkaloids, the root is primarily employed to treat respiratory ailments, expel parasites, and relieve coughs. Its bioactive compounds offer promising therapeutic potential in modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Stemonaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Stemona pierreiSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Pandanales. Finally, it resides in the family Stemonaceae under the genus Stemona.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Pandanales |
| Family | Stemonaceae |
| Genus | Stemona |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily found throughout the diverse landscapes of the Indo-China region. Within this territory, its natural habitat extends across the borders of Cambodia. It is also widely distributed throughout the mountainous and tropical areas of Laos. Furthermore, the species can be located across various provinces in Thailand. Finally, its geographical range includes the lush environments found in Vietnam.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Life history
The life history of Stemona pierrei is characterized by its specialized survival strategy as a perennial herb that utilizes underground storage organs to endure varying environmental conditions. As a member of the crypto-phyte group, its vital regenerative buds are located below the soil surface, protecting them from seasonal fluctuations and external stressors. Specifically, it functions as a geo-phyte, relying on its tuberous roots to maintain metabolic activity and facilitate regrowth during favorable periods. This life form allows the plant to persist in its natural habitat by sequestering nutrients and energy underground, ensuring its ability to emerge and complete its reproductive cycle once environmental cues become optimal.
- Life form :
- geophyte
- Life form :
- cryptophyte
Morphology
The morphology of Stemona pierrei is characterized by its growth habit as a climber, functioning as a self-supporting species within its natural habitat. It is an independent organism, meaning it does not function as a parasite, and it maintains a terrestrial lifestyle rather than living as an epiphyte.
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Parasite :
- independent
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Activities
Stemona pierrei has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antitumor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antitumor
- Journal of medicinal plant research