Abies sachalinensis
Abies sachalinensis, commonly known as the Sachalin fir, is a majestic evergreen native to the temperate forests of East Asia. Beyond its ecological importance, this coniferous species holds significant medicinal potential. Research explores its bioactive compounds, which may offer therapeutic benefits, particularly in traditional practices and modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Abies sachalinensis
- Family: Pinaceae
- 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 Pinidae and order Pinales, it is a member of the family Pinaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Abiies and the specific species Abiies sachalinensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Pinaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Abies | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the rugged landscapes of the Russian Far East. Specifically, its range includes the volcanic regions of the Kamchatka Peninsula. It can also be found throughout the Kuril Islands and the island of Sakhalin. Beyond the Russian territories, the species extends its reach into Eastern Asia. Most notably, its geographical presence encompasses the various islands of Japan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Kamchatka | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Abies sachalinensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include abiesinol A.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| abiesinol A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Abies sachalinensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |