Stemona pierrei
Stemona pierrei, commonly known as Stemona, is a significant medicinal herb used extensively in traditional East Asian medicine. Renowned for its potent alkaloids, this plant is primarily utilized to treat respiratory ailments, soothe coughs, and combat parasitic infections. Its bioactive compounds offer valuable therapeutic potential in modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Stemona pierrei
- Family: Stemonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 | 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 pierrei, is recognized by several different names depending on the region and language, including the Vietnamese common name Bách bộ lá nhỏ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Bách bộ lá nhỏ | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Activities
Stemona pierrei has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |