Carya illinoinensis
Carya illinoensis
Carya illinoinenensis, commonly known as the pecan tree, is a vital North American species valued for its nutrient-dense nuts. Beyond its culinary importance, traditional practices utilize its bark and leaves for medicinal purposes, including treating skin ailments and inflammation, highlighting its significant role in both ecology and herbalism.
- Scientific name: Carya illinoinensis
- Family: Juglandaceae
- 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, it is classified under the family Juglandaceae. Its specific taxonomic placement is defined by the genus Carya.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fagales | WCVP |
| Family | Juglandaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Carya | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Carya illinoinensis, is recognized by various common names across different linguistic regions. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 长山核桃 (zh-hans) and 长山核桃 (zh-cn), while in Singapore, the name used is 长山核桃 (zh-sg). In Traditional Chinese contexts, such as in Taiwan, it is known as 長山核桃 (zh-hant), and in Hong Kong, the designation is similarly 長山核桃 (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 长山核桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 長山核桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 長山核桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 长山核桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 长山核桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 長山核桃 | Wikidata |
| pl | orzesznik jadalny | Wikidata |
| fr | Pacanier | Wikidata |
| he | פקאן | Wikidata |
| ko | 피칸 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across Asia and Europe. In Central Asia, its presence can be identified specifically within Tajikistan. The species also extends into the Caucasus, inhabiting both the North Caucasus and the Transcaucasus regions. Furthermore, it is found in Western Asia, notably on the island of Cyprus. Finally, its range reaches into China, where it is documented in Southeast China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Cyprus | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Iowa | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the hickory nut, possesses various components that contribute to its biological profile, though research often focuses on its chemical properties. While the seeds and bark are frequently studied for their nutritional and tannins content, the leaf extract serves as a significant subject in botanical studies due to its potential bioactive compounds. Scientists examine this extract to identify specific phytochemicals that may offer antioxidant or antimicrobial benefits, highlighting the multifaceted medicinal interest in the different parts of the species.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Carya illinoinensis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ellagic acid pentose, ellagitannins, flavonols, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ellagic acid pentose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagitannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Carya illinoinensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include alcoholic liver disease.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alcoholic liver disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |