Aquilaria yunnanensis
Aquilaria yunnanensis, commonly known as Yunnan agarwood, is a precious medicinal plant native to high-altitude forests. Renowned for its fragrant, resinous heartwood, it is highly valued in traditional medicine for its calming, analgesic, and antiseptic properties, serving as a cornerstone in holistic healing and aromatic wellness practices.
- Scientific name: Aquilaria yunnanensis
- Family: Thymelaeaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Aquilaria yunnanensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Malvales. Ultimately, it is classified under the family Thymelaeaceae and the genus Aquilaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Thymelaeaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aquilaria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Aquilaria yunnanensis, is known by several distinct common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is referred to as 云南沉香 (zh), 云南沉香 (zh-cn), 雲南沉香 (zh-tw), and 云南沉香 (zh-hans), all of which highlight its origin and its association with agarwood. Additionally, in Arabic, it is known as عود يوناني.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 云南沉香 | Wikidata |
| ar | عود يوناني | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 云南沉香 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 雲南沉香 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 云南沉香 | Wikidata |
| zh | 外弦顺 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found in specific regions of East Asia. Its natural habitat is concentrated within the territory of China. Specifically, it is located throughout the South-Central part of the country. This localized range indicates that the species thrives under particular environmental conditions found in these provinces. Consequently, its geographical footprint remains relatively restricted to this particular area.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aquilaria yunnanensis, is a species highly valued in traditional medicine, particularly for the substances it produces within its tissues. While various parts of the tree may be utilized, the stem bark serves as a critical component in its medicinal profile. When the tree becomes stressed or infected, it produces a fragrant, resinous substance that accumulates within the bark and wood, which is often harvested for its therapeutic properties. The stem bark is frequently processed to extract these essential compounds, which are used in various pharmacological applications to treat diverse ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Aquilaria yunnanensis has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+) -episyringaresinol, (+) -syringaresinol, (-) -epicatechin, (-) -epicatechin gallate, 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+) -episyringaresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+) -syringaresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-) -epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-) -epicatechin gallate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-hydroxy-3',4',7-trimethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| barbatic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ergosterol peroxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| genkwanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lecanoric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aquilaria yunnanensis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, cough.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |