Cercis chinensis
Cercis chinensis, commonly known as the Chinese Redbud, is a versatile deciduous tree valued in traditional medicine. Beyond its ornamental beauty, its bark and leaves possess therapeutic properties used to treat inflammation and respiratory ailments. This resilient plant remains a significant botanical resource in various Asian medicinal practices today.
- Scientific name: Cercis chinensis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Cercis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cercis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cercis chinensis, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Russian, it is called Церцис китайский, while in Korean, it is known as 박태기나무. In Chinese, the plant is called 紫荆 (Zǐjīng), a name that is also used in Cantonese (yue) as 紫荊. Finally, in Japanese, it is commonly referred to as ハナズオウ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Церцис китайский | Wikidata |
| ko | 박태기나무 | Wikidata |
| zh | 紫荆 | Wikidata |
| ja | ハナズオウ | Wikidata |
| yue | 紫荊 | Wikidata |
| fa | ارغوان چینی | Wikidata |
| lzh | 紫荊 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 紫荆 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 紫荆 | Wikidata |
| az | Çin ərkəvanı | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range that extends across several distinct regions of Asia and Europe. In Europe, its presence is noted within the territory of Ukraine. The distribution continues through the Caucasus region, specifically encompassing the Transcaucasus. Within China, the species is widely spread across the North-Central and South-Central provinces. Additionally, its range reaches the northern reaches of the country in Manchuria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Cercis chinensis, utilizes various components for its therapeutic properties, primarily focusing on the medicinal value found within its aerial parts. The leaves are a significant element of the plant's structure, often being the specific focus when harvesting for traditional remedies. Because the medicinal efficacy is concentrated in these above-ground structures, the entire aerial part is frequently utilized in botanical preparations to harness the plant's natural healing potential.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cercis chinensis has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include quercetin, (2R)-naringenin, 3-O-methylquercetin, Methyl gallate, beta-sitosterol.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| quercetin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (2R)-naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-O-methylquercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methyl gallate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| friedelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| haematommic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cercis chinensis has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Hypoglycemic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cercis chinensis has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, antioxidant, hypoglycemic, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |