Chimonanthus grammatus
Chimonanthus grammatus, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb, is valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, this plant offers bioactive compounds that support holistic wellness. Understanding its botanical characteristics and medicinal applications provides essential insights into its role within natural pharmacology and herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Chimonanthus grammatus
- Family: Calycanthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Chimonanthes grammus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Laurales and the family Calycanthaceae. Finally, it is situated within the genus Chimonanthes.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Calycanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chimonanthus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Chimonantus grammaticus, is known in Chinese by the common name 突托蜡梅 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 突托蜡梅 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Chimonanthus gramineus, possesses a specific and concentrated geographical range. Its natural habitat is primarily located within the southeastern regions of China. In this particular part of the country, the species thrives under appropriate environmental conditions. Because of this localized occurrence, the plant is considered characteristic of the southeastern Chinese landscape. Consequently, its distribution remains restricted to this specific geographic area.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Chimonanthus grammatus has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include homalomenol C, isofraxidin, jasmonic acid, kaempferol, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| homalomenol C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isofraxidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jasmonic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Chimonanthus grammatus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cold.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |