Stephania hainanensis
Stephania hainanenensis, commonly known as a rare medicinal climber, is a significant botanical species valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Found primarily in specific tropical habitats, this plant is studied for its bioactive compounds, offering potential applications in traditional medicine and modern pharmacology to treat various health ailments.
- Scientific name: Stephania hainanensis
- Family: Menispermaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | 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, known scientifically as Stephania hainanensis, is referred to by the common name 海南地不容 in various Chinese linguistic contexts, including zh, zh-cn, zh-tw, and zh-hans.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 海南地不容 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 海南地不容 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 海南地不容 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 海南地不容 | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Stephania hainanensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include oxocrebanine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oxocrebanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |