Celastrus flagellaris
Celaastrous flagellaris, commonly known as the whip bush, is a versatile medicinal shrub found in diverse ecosystems. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammation and skin ailments. Its unique chemical profile offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Celastrus flagellaris
- Family: Celastraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Celastrales and the family Celastraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Celastrus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Celastrales | WCVP |
| Family | Celastraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Celastrus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Celastrus flagellaris, is recognized by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In Russian, it is referred to as Древогубец плетеообразный, while in Chinese, it is identified as 刺苞南蛇藤. This specific Chinese nomenclature is consistent across multiple regional standards, including the simplified forms 刺苞南蛇藤 (zh, zh-hans, zh-cn) and the traditional form 刺苞南蛇藤 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Древогубец плетеобразный | Wikidata |
| zh | 刺苞南蛇藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 刺苞南蛇藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 刺苞南蛇藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 刺苞南蛇藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 刺苞南蛇藤果 | Wikidata |
| zh | 刺叶南蛇藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 刺苞南蛇藤叶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 刺南蛇藤 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of Eastern Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is specifically noted within the Primorye territory. The species is also widely distributed throughout China, spanning both the Manchuria region and China North-Central. Furthermore, its range extends across the Korean Peninsula. Finally, the plant can be found within the various islands of Japan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Celastrus flagellaris has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include celastrine B, triptogelin F-2, triptogelin G-1.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| celastrine B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triptogelin F-2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triptogelin G-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Celastrus flagellaris has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Celastrus flagellaris has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |