Alnus japonica
Alnus japonica, commonly known as Japanese alder, is a versatile deciduous shrub prized for its ecological and medicinal properties. Rich in tannins and bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat skin inflammation, promote wound healing, and support digestive health through its potent natural extracts.
- Scientific name: Alnus japonica
- Family: Betulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Alnus japonica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Fagales. Finally, it is a member of the family Betulaceae and falls under the genus Alnus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fagales | WCVP |
| Family | Betulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Alnus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions in East Asia. In the Russian Far East, it can be found inhabiting the Kuril Islands and the Sakhalin territory. Its range also extends to the Primorye region within the same Russian territory. Moving into China, the species is commonly located throughout Manchuria. Additionally, the plant is present in the China North-Central region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Alnus japonica has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, oregonin, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oregonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Alnus japonica has 3 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatoprotective, Anticancer, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatoprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Alnus japonica 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |