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Taxillus sutchuenensis var. duclouxii

Taxillus sutchuenenensis var. duclouxii, commonly known as a rare medicinal variety of the mistletoe family, holds significant ethnobotanical value. Found in specific tropical habitats, this plant is prized in traditional medicine for its unique phytochemical properties, potentially offering therapeutic benefits in treating various ailments through its potent bioactive compounds.

  • Scientific name: Taxillus sutchuenensis var. duclouxii
  • Family: Loranthaceae
  • Native range: Asia-Temperate

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Santalales. It is a member of the family Loranthaceae and specifically falls under the genus Taxillus.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Santalales WCVP
Family Loranthaceae WCVP
Genus Taxillus WCVP

Common Names

This plant, Taxillus sutchuenensis var. duclouxii, is known by several different common names in Chinese depending on the specific regional nomenclature or classification used, including 灰毛桑寄生, 灰毛桑寄生(灰毛寄生）, 湖北桑寄生, and 灰毛寄生.
Language Common Name Source
zh 灰毛桑寄生 Wikidata
zh 灰毛桑寄生*(灰毛寄生） Wikidata
zh 湖北桑寄生 Wikidata
zh 灰毛寄生 Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of East Asia. Within China, its presence is notably documented in the South-Central and Southeast territories. Moving further east, the species can also be found growing in the natural landscapes of Japan. Additionally, its range extends northward to include the Korean Peninsula. Together, these locations define the specific environmental niches where the plant thrives.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP
China China Southeast WCVP
Eastern Asia Japan WCVP
Eastern Asia Korea WCVP