Celastrus stephanotiifolius
Celastrus stephanotiifolius · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Celastrus stephanotiifolius, scientifically known as Celastrus stephanotiifolius, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued in traditional herbalism. Native to various tropical regions, this plant is renowned for its bioactive compounds. It is frequently utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, digestive ailments, and various skin disorders effectively.
- Family
- Celastraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Celastrus Articulatus Var. Pubescens · Celastrus Articulatus Var. Stephanotiifolius
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Celastrus stephanotiifoliusSynonyms
- Celastrus articulatus var. pubescens
- Celastrus articulatus var. stephanotiifolius
Sources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Celastrales |
| Family | Celastraceae |
| Genus | Celastrus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
| Eastern Asia | Korea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Celastrus stephanothifolius is characterized by its growth form as a tree, exhibiting a robust and established structural framework. This plant displays a woody nature, with its tissues being consistently woody throughout its development, providing the necessary rigidity and support for its arboreal habit.
- Growth form :
- tree
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Celastrus stephanotiifolius has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Sesquiterpenes.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Sesquiterpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Sesquiterpenes
- Journal of natural products