Celastrus stephanotiifolius
Celastrus stephanotiifolius, commonly known as the Stepano-leaf Celastrus, is a versatile medicinal shrub prized in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including digestive issues and inflammatory conditions, offering significant potential for pharmacological research and holistic wellness practices.
- Scientific name: Celastrus stephanotiifolius
- Family: Celastraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Celastrales, it falls under the family Celastraceae. Its taxonomic identification is completed by its placement in 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 stephanotiifolius, is known by various names depending on the local language and region. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Stepahnotia-leaved Celastrus, while in Hindi, it is known as Kaner-ki-bel. In Sanskrit, the plant is identified as Shveta-kaner, and in Bengali, it is called Shwet-kaner.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Celastrus stephanotiifolius, possesses a specific and somewhat limited geographical range. Its natural distribution is primarily concentrated within the regions of Eastern Asia. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the wild throughout Japan. Additionally, it is documented to occur within the borders of Korea. These two locations represent the primary areas where this medicinal species is natively established.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Celastrus stephanotiifolius has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include sesquiterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| sesquiterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |