Stephania hainanensis
Stephania hainanensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Stephania hainanensis, is a rare medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Often found in specific tropical ecosystems, this species is studied for its potential bioactive compounds. Understanding its chemical profile offers promising insights into developing new natural treatments for various health conditions and ailments.
- Family
- Menispermaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Stephania hainanensisSources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 and the order Ranunculales, falling into the family Menispermaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Stephania as the species Stephania hainanenensis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Menispermaceae |
| Genus | Stephania |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is a specialized medicinal species found within a very specific geographic range. Its natural occurrence is strictly limited to the tropical landscapes of southern China. Specifically, the distribution of Stephania hainanenensis is centered entirely on Hainan Island. Because it is endemic to this single province, its survival is closely tied to the local island ecosystem. Consequently, this narrow habitat makes the species a unique component of the region's botanical diversity.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | Hainan |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Stephania hainanensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Oxocrebanine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Oxocrebanine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Oxocrebanine
- World journal of gastrointestinal oncology
Preparations
Stephania hainanensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include oxocrebanine.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Oxocrebanine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Oxocrebanine
- World journal of gastrointestinal oncology