Cathay Quince
Chaenomeles cathayensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Cathay Quince, scientifically known as Chaenomeles cathayensis, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, its fruits and leaves are utilized to treat respiratory ailments, soothe coughs, and reduce inflammation. This potent plant offers significant therapeutic potential for promoting overall wellness and digestive health.
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Cathay Quince
- Scientific synonyms
- Chaenomeles Lagenaria Var. Cathayensis · Chaenomeles Speciosa Var. Cathayensis · 6 more
Names
Common Names
- Cathay Quince
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Chaenomeles cathayensisSynonyms
- Chaenomeles lagenaria var. cathayensis
- Chaenomeles speciosa var. cathayensis
- Cydonia cathayensis
- Cydonia cathayensis var. wilsonii
- Pyrus cathayensis
- Chaenomeles speciosa var. wilsonii
- Chaenomeles lagenaria var. wilsonii
- Cydonia japonica var. cathayensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, falling into the family Rosaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Chaenomeles.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chaenomeles | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions within China. It can be found growing throughout the South-Central part of the country. Additionally, its presence extends into the North-Central territories of China. The species is also well-documented within the Southeast regions. Finally, its range reaches the high-altitude areas of Tibet.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Chemicals
Chaenomeles cathayensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Oxylipins, Terpenoids.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | Archives of pharmacal research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oxylipins | Archives of pharmacal research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | Archives of pharmacal research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Chaenomeles cathayensis has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | Archives of pharmacal research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Chaenomeles cathayensis has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include arthritis, beriberi, cholera, dysentery, enteritis.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arthritis | Food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beriberi | Archives of pharmacal research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cholera | Archives of pharmacal research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | Archives of pharmacal research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| enteritis | Archives of pharmacal research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| metabolic diseases | Food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | Archives of pharmacal research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scurvy | Archives of pharmacal research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |