Stephania sutchuenensis
Stephania sutchuenensis, commonly known as a traditional medicinal vine, is a botanical species valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Often utilized in folk medicine, this plant contains bioactive compounds believed to offer therapeutic benefits. Understanding its chemical profile is essential for exploring its potential role in modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Stephania sutchuenensis
- Family: Menispermaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the family Menispermaceae within the genus Stephania.
| 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, Stephanicella sutchuenenis, is known by several distinct common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 四川千金藤 and 小山豆根.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 四川千金藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小山豆根 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within a specific regional range in East Asia. Its documented presence is limited to the South-Central portion of China. Within this geographical area, the species thrives in particular environmental conditions native to that zone. Consequently, researchers looking for this medicinal species focus their efforts on these specific Chinese provinces. This localized distribution highlights the importance of studying its natural habitat in South-Central China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Stephania sutchuenensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-nitroaknadinine, aknadinine, sinococuline.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-nitroaknadinine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aknadinine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sinococuline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |