Clerodendrum mandarinorum
Clerodendrum mandarinorum, commonly known as the Mandarin Clerodendrum, is a significant medicinal shrub valued in traditional herbal practices. Native to East Asia, this plant is widely utilized for its diverse therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, playing a crucial role in treating various ailments within folk medicine.
- Scientific name: Clerodendrum mandarinorum
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Lamiales, and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Clerodendrum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Clerodendrum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Clerodendrum mandarinorum, is recognized by various common names across different linguistic and cultural contexts. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 海通 (hǎitōng), 海通 (hǎitōng), or 朴瓜树 (pǔguāshù), reflecting its traditional usage in herbal medicine. In Vietnam, the species is commonly known as Ngọc nữ quan.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 海通 | Wikidata |
| vi | Ngọc nữ quan | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 海通 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 海通 | Wikidata |
| zh | 朴瓜树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 泡桐树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 满大青；白灯笼 | Wikidata |
| zh | 臭梧桐 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白灯笼 | Wikidata |
| zh | 线桐树 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within East and Southeast Asia. In China, its presence is noted across the South-Central regions. Furthermore, the species is also widely distributed throughout Southeast China. Beyond Chinese borders, its habitat extends into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, Vietnam serves as another key location for its natural occurrence.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Clerodendrum mandarinorum, possesses various therapeutic properties, with specific attention often given to its medicinal components. Among its various elements, the root bark is a significant part used in traditional herbal practices for its unique pharmacological profile. Utilizing the root bark allows for the extraction of bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's overall healing potential in various medicinal preparations.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Clerodendrum mandarinorum has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid, cirsimaritin, cirsimaritin-4'-glucoside, ethyl-alpha-D-glucopyranoside, friedelanone.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cirsimaritin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cirsimaritin-4'-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl-alpha-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| friedelanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin-3-methyl ether | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sucrose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |