Taiwania cryptomerioides
Taiwania cryptomerioides, commonly known as Taiwania or the Taiwan camphor tree, is a rare coniferous species endemic to Taiwan. Beyond its ecological significance, it holds traditional medicinal value in East Asian practices. Its wood and extracts are explored for unique bioactive properties, offering potential in contemporary botanical pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Taiwania cryptomerioides
- Family: Cupressaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Pinidae and the order Pinales, falling into the family Cupressaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Taiwania.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Cupressaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Taiwania | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across Asia. In China, its presence is noted in both the South-Central regions and the high altitudes of Tibet. The species is also native to the island of Taiwan within Eastern Asia. Furthermore, its range extends into the Indo-China peninsula, specifically inhabiting parts of Myanmar. Finally, it can be found growing within the tropical landscapes of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Taiwania cryptomerioides has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alpha-cadinol, ferruginol, flavonoids, helioxanthin, lignans.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-cadinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferruginol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| helioxanthin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Taiwania cryptomerioides has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Taiwania cryptomerioides has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |