Clausena lenis
Clausena lenis, commonly known as the smooth clauseuna, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional herbal practices. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Exploring its phytochemical profile offers significant potential for developing new therapeutic treatments in modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Clausena lenis
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, falling into the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Clausena, specifically as the species Clausena lenis.
| 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, Clausena lenis, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context and region. In Chinese, it is referred to as 光滑黄皮 (zh), 光滑黄皮 (zh-cn), and 光滑黃皮 (zh-tw). Additionally, it is recognized by the names 小麻木 (zh) and 黄皮叶 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 光滑黄皮 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 光滑黄皮 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 光滑黃皮 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小麻木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄皮叶 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions in East and Southeast Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. The species also extends into the Indo-China region, where it can be found in Laos. Additionally, it is documented to grow within the borders of Thailand. Together, these locations define the specific geographical range of Clausena lenis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Clausena lenis, utilizes various structures to support its biological functions and medicinal properties. The stems serve as the primary structural framework, facilitating the transport of water and nutrients throughout the organism while providing the necessary stability for growth. Additionally, the leaves act as the main site for photosynthesis, capturing sunlight to produce energy, and they are often the specific components harvested for their concentrated bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Clausena lenis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |