Stephania dielsiana
Stephania dielsiaana, commonly known as a significant medicinal climber, is a botanical treasure valued for its therapeutic potential. Found in tropical regions, this plant contains bioactive compounds utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Understanding its chemical properties is essential for advancing modern pharmacological research and natural healing.
- Scientific name: Stephania dielsiana
- Family: Menispermaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Ranunculales and is a member of the family Menispermaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Stephania and the species Stephania dielsiana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Menispermaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Stephania | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Stephanis dielsiana, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context and regional usage. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 血散薯 and 地不容. These designations are consistent across various regional standards, including the specific identifiers for mainland China (zh-cn) and Taiwan (zh-tw), all of which recognize the plant as 血散薯.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 血散薯 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 血散薯 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 血散薯 | Wikidata |
| zh | 地不容 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within certain regions of Asia. In China, it can be found growing across the South-Central areas. Additionally, its presence extends into the Southeast portion of the country. Beyond China, the species is also native to the Indo-China region. Specifically, it is documented to grow within the borders of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Stephania dielaisia, is often studied for its pharmacological properties, with the leaves serving as a primary component in various traditional preparations. These leaves typically exhibit a distinct morphological structure characteristic of its genus, providing a significant surface area for the accumulation of bioactive secondary metabolites. In medicinal contexts, the chemical constituents found within the leaves are often the focus of research regarding their potential therapeutic effects.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Stephania dielsiana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include oxostephanine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oxostephanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |