Stephania kwangsiensis
Stephania kwangsiensis, commonly known as a vital medicinal climber, is a significant botanical species valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical properties, this plant is utilized to treat various ailments. Exploring its therapeutic potential offers valuable insights into natural pharmacology and the preservation of ethnomedical knowledge.
- Scientific name: Stephania kwangsiensis
- Family: Menispermaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and order Ranunculales, it is a member of the family Menispermaceae. Ultimately, it is identified under the genus Stephania as the species Stephania kwangsiensis.
| 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, Stephanania kwangsiensis, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 广西地不容 (zh), 广西地不容 (zh-cn), and 廣西地不容 (zh-tw), as well as 山乌龟 (zh). Additionally, in Vietnamese, it is identified as Bình vôi Quảng Tây (vi).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 广西地不容 | Wikidata |
| vi | Bình vôi Quảng Tây | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 广西地不容 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 廣西地不容 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山乌龟 | Wikidata |
| zh | 千金藤 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across several distinct regions in Asia. Within the country of China, it can be found inhabiting the South-Central areas. It is also documented to grow throughout the Southeast regions of China. Beyond Chinese borders, its distribution extends into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, the species is known to occur naturally within Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Stephanicla kwangsiensis, possesses several distinct botanical structures that contribute to its overall morphology. The underground system is composed of robust roots that anchor the plant into the soil, which further develop into specialized tuberous roots designed for nutrient and water storage. Above the ground, the plant features expansive leaves that serve as the primary site for photosynthesis, facilitating the energy production necessary for its growth and medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tuberous roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Stephania kwangsiensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include isoquinoline alkaloid, lignin, starch.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| isoquinoline alkaloid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| starch | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |