Chimonanthus salicifolius
Chimomanthus salicifolius, commonly known as the willow-leaved Chimomanthus, is a remarkable medicinal shrub native to South American ecosystems. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to treat various ailments. This resilient plant offers significant botanical interest for its unique bioactive compounds and healing potential.
- Scientific name: Chimonanthus salicifolius
- Family: Calycanthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Chimonantheus salicifolius, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Laurales. Finally, it is a member of the family Calycanthaceae and falls under the genus Chimonantheus.
| 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, Chimonanthus salicifolius, is known by various common names across different linguistic contexts. In Chinese, it is referred to by several names, including 柳叶蜡梅, 腊梅, and 狗爪腊梅. More specifically, the name 柳叶蜡梅 is used in both Simplified Chinese (zh-cn) and Traditional Chinese (zh-tw), where it is written as 柳葉蠟梅.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 柳叶蜡梅 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 柳叶蜡梅 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 柳葉蠟梅 | Wikidata |
| zh | 腊梅 | Wikidata |
| zh | 狗爪腊梅 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Chimonanthus salicifolius, exhibits a specific and concentrated geographical range. Its natural habitat is primarily located within the southeastern regions of China. This particular area provides the necessary environmental conditions required for its growth and survival. Because its distribution is localized, researchers often focus their studies on these specific southeastern provinces. Consequently, the plant is considered a characteristic element of the regional flora in that part of the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Chimonantus salicifolius, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, most notably its foliage and structural elements. The leaves serve as the primary source of bioactive compounds, with both tender leaves and mature leaves being collected depending on the specific therapeutic requirements. Additionally, the stems play a significant role in the plant's overall composition, contributing to the diverse range of phytochemicals found throughout its structure.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tender leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mature leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Chimonanthus salicifolius has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid, isoquercitrin, kaempferol-7-O-rutinoside, nicotiflorin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoquercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol-7-O-rutinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nicotiflorin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Chimonanthus salicifolius has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Chimonanthus salicifolius has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gout, hyperuricemia, xanthine oxidase.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gout | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperuricemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xanthine oxidase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |