Betula pendula subsp. mandshurica
Betula pendula subsp. mandshurica, commonly known as the Manchurian Silver Birch, is a resilient deciduous tree valued in traditional medicine. Its bark and leaves contain bioactive compounds like betulin, offering potent anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and antimicrobial properties. This hardy subspecies remains a vital resource for natural therapeutic applications worldwide.
- Scientific name: Betula pendula subsp. mandshurica
- Family: Betulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further organized into the order Fagales and the family Betulaceae, falling under the genus Betula. Specifically, the taxon is identified as the subspecies Betula pendula subsp. mandshurica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fagales | WCVP |
| Family | Betulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Betula | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Betula pendula subsp. mandshurica, is referred to by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is known as 白桦 (zh), specifically 白桦 (zh-cn) in mainland China, and is called 白樺 (zh-tw) in Taiwan.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 白桦 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 白桦 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 白樺 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within the vast territories of Russia. In the Siberian region, its presence is notably documented in Buryatiya, Chita, and Yakutiya. Moving eastward, the species also inhabits portions of the Russian Far East. Specifically, it can be found growing in the Amur region. Additionally, its range extends further toward the Kamchatka Peninsula.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kamchatka | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Magadan | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Betula pendula subsp. mandshurica, is a species of birch that possesses various components utilized in traditional medicine, most notably its bark. The bark of this birch subspecies contains various bioactive compounds, including betulin and betulinic acid, which are often the focus of pharmacological interest. In many medicinal practices, the bark is harvested to create decoctions or extracts believed to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Activities
Betula pendula subsp. mandshurica has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |