Celtis bungeana
Celtis bungeanan, commonly known as the Chinese Hackberry, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its antioxidant properties, it is frequently utilized to support respiratory health and soothe inflammation. This resilient species offers significant therapeutic potential, making it a subject of growing pharmacological interest.
- Scientific name: Celtis bungeana
- Family: Cannabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, falling into the family Cannabaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Celtis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Cannabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Celtis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Celtis bungana, is known by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In German, it is referred to as the Bunges Zürgelbaum, while in Chinese, it is called 小叶朴. It is identified in Russian as Каркас Бунге, and in Arabic, it is known as ميس بونجي. Additionally, in Hebrew, the plant is called מייש בונגה.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Bunges Zürgelbaum | Wikidata |
| zh | 小叶朴 | Wikidata |
| ru | Каркас Бунге | Wikidata |
| ar | ميس بونجي | Wikidata |
| he | מייש בונגה | Wikidata |
| az | Bunqe dağdağanı | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 小叶朴 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 小葉樸 | Wikidata |
| arz | ميس بونجى | Wikidata |
| ar | ميس متعاكس | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several key regions within China. It can be found throughout the South-Central parts of the country, extending into the northern territories. Its distribution further reaches the provinces of Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. Additionally, the species is documented in the North-Central regions of China. Finally, its presence is also noted within the borders of Qinghai.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Celtis bunganeana, utilizes various components for its medicinal applications, with a particular emphasis on its woody structures. Among the different parts used in traditional remedies, the twigs are frequently harvested to prepare decoctions or infusions. These young, flexible branches contain specific bioactive compounds that are believed to provide therapeutic benefits when processed correctly.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| twigs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |