Clausena anisum-olens
Clausena anisum-olens, commonly known as the star anise relative, is a versatile medicinal plant cherished in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its aromatic properties, it possesses potent antioxidant and antimicrobial qualities. Used to support digestive health and boost immunity, this botanical offers significant therapeutic potential for holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Clausena anisum-olens
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Sapindales and placed in the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Clausena as the species Clausena anisum-olens.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Clausena | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Clausena anisum-olens, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Mandarin Chinese, it is commonly called 细叶黄皮 or 短柱黃皮, while in Traditional Chinese as used in Taiwan, it is specifically known as 短柱黃皮.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 细叶黄皮 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 短柱黃皮 | Wikidata |
| zh | 短柱黃皮 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several distinct regions in Asia. In mainland China, it is found throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence extends to Eastern Asia, specifically inhabiting the island of Taiwan. Moving into the Malesia region, the species can be located on the island of Borneo. Additionally, the plant's range encompasses the various islands of the Philippines.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Clausena anisum-olens, is often valued for its therapeutic properties, which can be derived from various components, most notably its fruits. These small, fleshy fruits serve as a key part of the plant's biological structure and are frequently studied for their specific chemical constituents. In traditional medicinal practices, the bioactive compounds found within these fruits are of particular interest for their potential health benefits.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Clausena anisum-olens has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-methylcarbazole, anisucoumaramide, anisumic acid, mukonal.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-methylcarbazole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anisucoumaramide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anisumic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mukonal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Clausena anisum-olens has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HIV-1, cholesterol, diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia, triglycerides.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HIV-1 | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cholesterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypercholesterolemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triglycerides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |