Cinnamomum chekiangense
Cinnamomum chekiangense · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Cinnamomum chekiangense, scientifically known as Cinnamomum chekiangense, is a rare medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Often found in specialized ecological niches, this species is rich in bioactive compounds. Traditional practitioners utilize its bark and leaves to treat various ailments, highlighting its significant potential in ethnopharmacology.
- Family
- Lauraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Cinnamomum Yabunikkei · Cinnamomum Yabunikkei F. Pilosum · 11 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cinnamomum chekiangenseSynonyms
- Cinnamomum yabunikkei
- Cinnamomum yabunikkei f. pilosum
- Cinnamomum pedunculatum var. tenuifolium
- Cinnamomum pedunculatum f. variegatum
- Cinnamomum chenii
- Camphora japonica
- Cinnamomum japonicum var. nervosum
- Cinnamomum japonicum f. pilosum
- Cinnamomum japonicum var. tenuifolium
- Cinnamomum japonicum f. tenuifolium
- Cinnamomum tenuifolium f. nervosum
- Cinnamomum pedunculatum var. lancifolium
- Cinnamomum pedunculatum var. nervosum
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Laurales and family Lauraceae, it is classified under the genus Cinnamomum. Specifically, it is identified by the species name Cinnamomum chekiaengense.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Laurales |
| Family | Lauraceae |
| Genus | Cinnamomum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout several key regions of East Asia. Within China, its presence is specifically noted in the Southeast portion of the country. Its range extends to the islands of Japan and the Korean Peninsula. Additionally, the species can be found within the Nansei-shotō island chain. Finally, the geographical reach of this medicinal plant includes the island of Taiwan.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
| Eastern Asia | Korea |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Cinnamomum chekiangense 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 stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem
- Journal of natural products
Chemicals
Cinnamomum chekiangense has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isotenuifolide A, SECOTENUIFOLIDE A, TENUIFOLIDE A, TENUIFOLIDE B, Tenuifolin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Isotenuifolide A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SECOTENUIFOLIDE A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TENUIFOLIDE A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TENUIFOLIDE B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tenuifolin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Isotenuifolide A
- Journal of natural products
SECOTENUIFOLIDE A
- Journal of natural products
TENUIFOLIDE A
- Journal of natural products
TENUIFOLIDE B
- Journal of natural products
Tenuifolin
- Journal of natural products
Activities
Cinnamomum chekiangense has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)