Celastrus rosthornianus
Celastrus rosthornianus, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in traditional practices, holds immense botanical interest. Found primarily in tropical regions, this species is valued for its diverse phytochemical properties. Researchers are increasingly exploring its potential bioactive compounds for developing novel therapeutic treatments and enhancing modern pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Celastrus rosthornianus
- Family: Celastraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Celastrales, it is further categorized under the family Celastraceae. Finally, it is identified 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, Celastrus rosthornianus, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Mandarin Chinese, it is referred to as 短梗南蛇藤 (zh), which is also the designated name in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw), Simplified Chinese (zh-cn), and Simplified Chinese characters (zh-hans). Additionally, it is commonly known by the name 黄绳儿 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 短梗南蛇藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 短梗南蛇藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 短梗南蛇藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 短梗南蛇藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄绳儿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 丛花南蛇藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 褐柄南蛇藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 紅繩兒 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 叢花南蛇藤 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central provinces to the North-Central areas. Additionally, its presence extends into the Southeast regions of China. Beyond Chinese borders, the species is also documented within the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, its range includes the country of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Celastrus rosthornianus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beta-amyrin palmitate, lupeol palmitate.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beta-amyrin palmitate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol palmitate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |