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Himalayan cedar

Cedrus deodara · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Himalayan cedar, scientifically known as Cedrus deoar, is a majestic evergreen conifer native to the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas. Renowned for its aromatic, rot-resistant wood, it holds profound significance in traditional medicine, offering therapeutic properties used to treat respiratory ailments, skin conditions, and various inflammatory disorders.

Family
Pinaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Deodar · Deodar Cedar · 1 more
Scientific synonyms
Cedrus Deodara F. Aurea · Cedrus Deodara Var. Robusta · 18 more

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Cedro deodar
  • Cedro del Himalaya
  • Cedro de la India

German:

  • Himalaya-Zeder
  • Himalayazeder
  • Himalajazeder
  • Deodar
  • Himalaja-Zeder
  • Himalajazedar

French:

  • Cèdre de l'Himalaya
  • Cèdre déodar
  • Cèdre sacré
  • Cèdre de l'Himalaya
  • Cedre de l'Himalaya
  • cèdre de l'Himalaya

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Cedrus deodara

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Pinidae, it is classified under the order Pinales and the family Pinaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Cedrus.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Pinidae WCVP
Order Pinales WCVP
Family Pinaceae WCVP
Genus Cedrus WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several European regions. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in Great Britain. Its presence extends into Southwestern Europe, where it is located in France, Portugal, and Spain. Additionally, the species is distributed within Southeastern Europe, specifically in Greece. Together, these locations define the various territories where the plant is situated.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Great Britain WCVP
Southwestern Europe France WCVP
Southwestern Europe Portugal WCVP
Southwestern Europe Spain WCVP
Southeastern Europe Greece WCVP
Southeastern Europe Italy WCVP
Western Asia Afghanistan WCVP
China Tibet WCVP
Indian Subcontinent India WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Nepal WCVP

Chemicals

Cedrus deodara has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Caryophyllene oxide.

Chemicals reported in Cedrus deodara
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Caryophyllene oxide 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Caryophyllene oxide

  1. Journal of chromatography. A

Activities

Cedrus deodara has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antispasmodic, Spasmolytic.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antispasmodic Indian journal of physiology and pharmacology (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Spasmolytic Journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Cedrus deodara has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B Journal of chromatography. A (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
Methanolic extracts Parasitology research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
oil Indian journal of experimental biology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆