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Alnus nepalensis

Nepalese alder

Alnus nepellenis, commonly known as the Nepalese Alder, is a resilient deciduous tree native to the Himalayan foothills. Renowned for its ability to enrich soil through nitrogen fixation, this medicinal plant holds significant ethnobotanical value, with various parts utilized in traditional practices to treat ailments and promote holistic wellness.

  • Scientific name: Alnus nepalensis
  • Family: Betulaceae
  • 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 Fagales and the family Betulaceae, it is classified 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

Common Names

This plant, known scientifically as Alnus nepalensis, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is called 尼泊尔桤木 (zh-hans), 尼泊爾榿木 (zh-hant), and 尼泊爾榿木 (zh-hk). Furthermore, in the Komi language, it is identified as Непалысь лулпу (udm) and Непалісь ловпу (koi).
Language Common Name Source
zh-hans 尼泊尔桤木 Wikidata
zh-hant 尼泊爾榿木 Wikidata
zh-hk 尼泊爾榿木 Wikidata
udm Непалысь лулпу Wikidata
koi Непалісь ловпу Wikidata
ne उतिस Wikidata
zh 尼泊尔桤木 Wikidata
zh-tw 尼泊爾赤楊 Wikidata
he אלנוס נפאלי Wikidata
zh-cn 旱冬瓜 Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found growing in the South-Central areas as well as in the Tibet region. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the state of Assam. Additionally, this species is documented to grow in Bangladesh. Finally, it is widely distributed throughout the East Himalaya region.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP
China Tibet WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Assam WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh WCVP
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Nepal WCVP
Indian Subcontinent West Himalaya WCVP
Indo-China Myanmar WCVP
Indo-China Thailand WCVP
Indo-China Vietnam WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Alnus nepalensis, utilizes various components for medicinal purposes, with a particular focus on its foliage. The fresh leaves are often studied for their biological properties, but it is frequently the dried leaves that are processed and prepared for specific therapeutic applications. By using dried leaves, the plant's active constituents are more easily preserved and incorporated into traditional remedies.
Total parts
2
Scientific sources
5
Plant Part Sources Confidence
leaves 4 ★★☆☆☆
dried leaves 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Alnus nepalensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (5S)-5-hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-7-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-heptanone.

Total chemicals
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
(5S)-5-hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-7-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-heptanone 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Activities

Alnus nepalensis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.

Total activities
2
Scientific sources
2

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Antibacterial 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Alnus nepalensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant activity.

Total uses
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
antioxidant activity 1 ★☆☆☆☆