Stephania viridiflavens
Stephania viridiflavens, commonly known as a significant medicinal climber, belongs to the Menispermaceae family. Native to tropical regions, this plant is highly valued in traditional ethnobotany. It contains unique bioactive alkaloids, which are being extensively researched for their potential therapeutic properties, particularly in treating inflammatory and neurological conditions.
- Scientific name: Stephania viridiflavens
- Family: Menispermaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, specifically within the family Menispermaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Stephania as Stephania viridiflavens.
| 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, Stephania viridiflavens, is recognized by various names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is commonly referred to by the names 黄叶地不容 and 粉防己.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 黄叶地不容 | Wikidata |
| zh | 粉防己 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range within the country of China. Its presence is notably documented across the South-Central region of the nation. Additionally, the species can be found distributed throughout the Southeast part of China. These two distinct areas define the known natural habitat for this medicinal specimen. Consequently, its distribution is concentrated within these specific southern and central provinces.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Stephanis viridiflavens, possesses various morphological structures, but its roots are of particular interest in ethnobotanical studies. While the foliage and stems contribute to the overall growth of the specimen, the roots serve as a vital organ for nutrient absorption and are often the primary focus when exploring the plant's medicinal properties. In many traditional practices, the chemical constituents concentrated within these roots are harvested for their potential therapeutic benefits.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Stephania viridiflavens has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-N-methyl-laurotetanine, (+)-stepharine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-N-methyl-laurotetanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-stepharine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |