Bretschneidera sinensis
Bretschneidera sinensis, commonly known as the Chinese nutmeg tree, is a rare, dioecious evergreen species native to southern China. Valued in traditional medicine, its seeds and bark possess unique bioactive properties. This botanical treasure offers significant pharmacological potential, particularly in exploring its diverse phytochemical compounds for therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Bretschneidera sinensis
- Family: Akaniaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Brassicales and the family Akaniaceae. It is further identified by the genus Bretschneidera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Akaniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bretschneidera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Bretschneidera sinensis, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Portuguese, it is known as Bretschneidera, while in Hong Kong Cantonese, it is identified as 伯樂樹屬. In Vietnamese, the plant is called Chuông đài, and in Russian, it is commonly referred to as Бретшнейдера. Furthermore, in Korean, its name is written as 브렛슈나이더.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Bretschneidera | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 伯樂樹屬 | Wikidata |
| vi | Chuông đài | Wikidata |
| ru | Бретшнейдера | Wikidata |
| ko | 브렛슈나이더 | Wikidata |
| es | Bretschneidera | Wikidata |
| th | ชมพูภูคา | Wikidata |
| ja | ブレッシュネイデラ・シネンシス | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 鐘萼木 | Wikidata |
| hr | Bretschneidera | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its presence also extends to the island of Taiwan within Eastern Asia. Additionally, the species reaches into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the East Himalaya region. Together, these locations define its diverse natural habitat.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Bretschneidera sinensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bretschneiderazine A.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bretschneiderazine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |