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Chamaecyparis obtusa formosana

Chamaecyparis obtusa var. formosana · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Chamaecyparis obtusa formosana, scientifically known as Chamaecyparis obtusa var. formosana, is a distinguished evergreen conifer prized for its therapeutic properties. Native to East Asia, this botanical variety is utilized in traditional medicine to treat respiratory ailments and skin conditions, offering potent antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits through its aromatic essence.

Family
Cupressaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Taiwan Yellow Cedar
Scientific synonyms
Cupressus Obtusa F. Formosana · Chamaecyparis Taiwanensis · 5 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Chamaecyparis obtusa var. formosana

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Pinidae, it is categorized under the order Pinales and the family Cupressaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Chamaecyparis as the variety formosana.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Pinidae
Order Pinales
Family Cupressaceae
Genus Chamaecyparis

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is specifically native to the Eastern Asian region. Within this part of the world, its range is restricted to the island of Taiwan. This narrow geographical distribution indicates that the variety is endemic to this particular location. Consequently, the plant thrives under the unique environmental conditions found only in Taiwanese habitats. Understanding this specific placement is essential for studying its natural ecology.

Region Area
Eastern Asia Taiwan

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Chamaecyparis obtusa var. formosana has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Plant parts reported in Chamaecyparis obtusa var. formosana
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine

Chemicals

Chamaecyparis obtusa var. formosana has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 11,14-dihydroxy-8,11,13-abietatrien-7-one, 15-hydroxy-alpha-cadinol, Obtuanhydride, T-Cadinol, T-Muurolol.

Chemicals reported in Chamaecyparis obtusa var. formosana
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
11,14-dihydroxy-8,11,13-abietatrien-7-one 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
15-hydroxy-alpha-cadinol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Obtuanhydride 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
T-Cadinol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
T-Muurolol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
alpha-Cadinol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
delta-Cadinol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
epi-Cubenol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

11,14-dihydroxy-8,11,13-abietatrien-7-one

  1. Journal of natural products

15-hydroxy-alpha-cadinol

  1. Journal of natural products

Obtuanhydride

  1. Journal of natural products

T-Cadinol

  1. Journal of natural products

T-Muurolol

  1. Journal of natural products

alpha-Cadinol

  1. Journal of natural products

delta-Cadinol

  1. Journal of natural products

epi-Cubenol

  1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Chamaecyparis obtusa var. formosana has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include heartwood, hot water extracts of C. obtusa var. formosana leaves.

Preparations reported for Chamaecyparis obtusa var. formosana
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Heartwood 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hot water extracts of c. obtusa var. formosana leaves 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Heartwood

  1. Journal of natural products

Hot water extracts of c. obtusa var. formosana leaves

  1. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine