Chloranthus
Chloranthus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Chloranthus, scientifically known as Chloranthus, is a fascinating genus of flowering plants within the Chloranthaceae family. Renowned for their unique floral structures and aromatic properties, these medicinal herbs are deeply rooted in traditional practices. They are often valued for their diverse bioactive compounds and therapeutic potential in herbal medicine.
- Family
- Chloranthaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Creodus · Nigrina · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
ChloranthusSynonyms
- Creodus
- Nigrina
- Tricercandra
- Saintlegeria
- Cryphaea
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Aloranthus
- Stropha
- Saintlegeria
- Tricercandra
- Creodus
- Peperidia
- Nigrina
- Cryphaea
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Chloranthales and the family Chloranthaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Chloranthus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Chloranthales |
| Family | Chloranthaceae |
| Genus | Chloranthus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of East Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is documented in the Amur, Kuril Islands, and Primorye regions. Moving southward, the species is widely established throughout South-Central China. Its range also extends to the tropical environment of Hainan. Consequently, these diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to inhabit various climates across the continent.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. |
| Russian Far East | Primorye |
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | Inner Mongolia |
| China | Manchuria |
| China | China North-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Chloranthus has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antitumor.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Antitumor
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Conditions
Chloranthus has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include snake bite, wound.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Snake bite | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Wound | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Snake bite
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Wound
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica