Chaenomeles thibetica
Chaenomeles thiabetica, commonly known as Tibetan Rosebush, is a significant medicinal plant used extensively in traditional Tibetan and Chinese medicine. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it is frequently employed to treat various ailments, including skin conditions, respiratory issues, and internal inflammations, supporting holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Chaenomeles thibetica
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known by various names across different languages, is commonly referred to as 西藏木瓜 (zh), 西藏木瓜海棠 (zh), 西藏木瓜 (zh-hans), and 西藏木瓜 (zh-cn) in Chinese, while in Azerbaijani, it is called Tibet xenomelesi (az).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 西藏木瓜 | Wikidata |
| az | Tibet xenomelesi | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 西藏木瓜 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 西藏木瓜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 西藏木瓜海棠 | Wikidata |
| zh | 木瓜根 | Wikidata |
| zh | 木瓜枝 | Wikidata |
| zh | 木瓜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 木瓜皮 | Wikidata |
| zh | 木瓜核 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within specific regions of East Asia. Its natural habitat is notably concentrated in the South-Central areas of China. Additionally, the species has a documented presence in the high-altitude landscapes of Tibet. These specific locations define its limited geographical range across the continent. Therefore, its distribution is closely tied to the unique environments of these Chinese territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Chemicals
Chaenomeles thibetica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Chaenomeles thibetica has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include beriberi, cholera, dysentery, enteritis, rheumatism.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beriberi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cholera | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| enteritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scurvy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |