Stephania yunnanensis
Stephania yunnanensis, commonly known as a traditional medicinal climber, is a significant botanical species found in Southeast Asian regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this plant is frequently utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering promising therapeutic potential for modern research into natural bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Stephania yunnanensis
- Family: Menispermaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Ranunculales and falls into the family Menispermaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic designation is 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, Stephania yunnanensis, is known by several common names across different linguistic contexts. In Chinese, it is referred to as 云南地不容 (zh), 云南地不容 (zh-hans), and 云南地不容 (zh-cn), as well as 雲南地不容 (zh-tw). Additionally, it is simply known as 地不容 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 云南地不容 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 云南地不容 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 云南地不容 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 雲南地不容 | Wikidata |
| zh | 地不容 | Wikidata |
| zh | 粉防己 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Stephanania yunnanensis, exhibits a specific and localized geographical range. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the regions of South-Central China. Within this territory, the species thrives in specific ecological niches characteristic of the southern landscape. Because its distribution is limited to this particular area, it is considered a regional component of the local flora. Consequently, understanding its presence in South-Central China is essential for studying its natural environment.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Stephania yunnanensis, possesses distinct morphological features across its various structures that are often utilized in traditional practices. The stems are typically slender and climbing in nature, serving as the primary support for the plant's growth as it navigates through its environment. Beneath the surface, the roots develop into specialized tuberous structures that act as significant storage organs for nutrients and bioactive compounds. Additionally, the leaves are characterized by their specific shape and arrangement, playing a crucial role in photosynthesis and contributing to the overall medicinal profile of the species.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Stephania yunnanensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include aporphine, crebanine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aporphine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crebanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |