Typhonium flagelliforme
Typhonium flagelliforme, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in various traditional practices, belongs to the Araceae family. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological potential, this plant is often utilized in folk medicine to treat specific ailments. Understanding its chemical constituents is vital for exploring its therapeutic benefits and applications.
- Scientific name: Typhonium flagelliforme
- Family: Araceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Alismatales, it is classified under the family Araceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Typhonium, with its specific species name being flagelliforme.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Alismatales | WCVP |
| Family | Araceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Typhonium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted in both the South-Central and Southeast territories. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found throughout India and Bangladesh. Additionally, the plant is documented to grow within the specific region of Assam. These diverse locations highlight its adaptability to various tropical and subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Typhonium flagelliforme has 23 reported phytochemicals identified across 23 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 9,12-octadecadienoic acid, 9-octadecenoic acid, Beta-Sitosterol, Cycloartane-3.beta.,25-diol, Ergost-7-en-3-ol.
- Total chemicals
- 23
- Scientific sources
- 23
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 9,12-octadecadienoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 9-octadecenoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Beta-Sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cycloartane-3.beta.,25-diol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ergost-7-en-3-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arginine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chloroform | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coniferin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Typhonium flagelliforme has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, leukemia, lung cancer, malignancies, oral cancer.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malignancies | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oral cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |