Cleyera japonica
Sakaki
Cleyera japonica, commonly known as Japanese Cleyeria, is a resilient herbaceous perennial valued in traditional medicine. Thriving in moist, shaded habitats, this plant possesses unique bioactive properties. Often utilized for its soothing qualities, it serves as a fascinating subject for studying natural therapeutic compounds and holistic wellness practices.
- Scientific name: Cleyera japonica
- Family: Pentaphylacaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Following the order Ericales, it is classified under the family Pentaphylacaceae and resides in the genus Cleyera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Pentaphylacaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cleyera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cleyerra japonica, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese contexts, including Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), and the Cantonese variant used in Hong Kong (zh-hk), it is known as 红淡比 or 紅淡比. In German (de), it is called Sperrstrauch, while in Japanese (ja), it is commonly known as サカキ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 红淡比 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 紅淡比 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 紅淡比 | Wikidata |
| de | Sperrstrauch | Wikidata |
| ja | サカキ | Wikidata |
| fr | Sakaki | Wikidata |
| ko | 비쭈기나무 | Wikidata |
| th | ซะกะกิ | Wikidata |
| fi | salpapensas | Wikidata |
| ru | Сакаки | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several key regions in East Asia. Within China, it is widely distributed throughout the South-Central and Southeast provinces. Its presence also extends into the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Moving further east, the species is found naturally across the islands of Japan. Finally, its habitat encompasses the Korean Peninsula, completing its regional distribution.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cleyeria japonica, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices. The fresh leaves are often the primary part harvested for their bioactive properties, while the fresh fruits provide a different concentration of medicinal compounds. Additionally, the mature fruits can be studied for their long-term chemical profiles, making all these parts essential for understanding the plant's full therapeutic potential.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fresh leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fresh fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |