Buxus sinica
Buxus sinica, commonly known as Chinese boxwood, is a significant medicinal shrub native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional practices, its various parts are utilized for their therapeutic properties. This plant is frequently studied for its potential bioactive compounds, offering valuable insights into natural pharmacology and holistic healing traditions.
- Scientific name: Buxus sinica
- Family: Buxaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic progression places it in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Buxales, specifically within the family Buxaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Buxus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Buxales | WCVP |
| Family | Buxaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Buxus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Buxus sinica, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is known as 黄杨 (zh), 黄杨 (zh-cn), 黃楊 (zh-tw), and 黄杨 (zh-hans), while in Macedonian, it is called кинеска зеленика (mk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 黄杨 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 黄杨 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 黃楊 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 黄杨 | Wikidata |
| mk | кинеска зеленика | Wikidata |
| zh | 山黄杨子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 百骑大栗树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄杨木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄杨叶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 锦熟黄杨 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several regions of East Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Beyond mainland China, its range extends into the island nation of Japan. Furthermore, the species can be found growing throughout Korea. These diverse locations highlight the broad geographical footprint of Buxus sinica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Buxus sinica, is utilized in traditional medicine through the application of specific botanical components. The medicinal properties are primarily derived from its woody twigs and its green leaves. The twigs are often processed for their unique chemical constituents, while the leaves are collected and used to prepare various therapeutic formulations.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| twigs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Buxus sinica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cyclovirobuxine D, compound 36.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclovirobuxine D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 36 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Buxus sinica has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer disease, neuronal protection.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuronal protection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |