Corylopsis coreana
Corylopsis coreana, commonly known as Korean Corylopsis, is a resilient medicinal plant native to East Asian landscapes. Valued in traditional practices, it possesses unique bioactive properties often utilized for their therapeutic potential. This study explores its botanical characteristics, chemical composition, and promising pharmacological applications in modern herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Corylopsis coreana
- Family: Hamamelidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Saxifragales, specifically within the family Hamamelidaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Corylopsis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Hamamelidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Corylopsis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Corylopsis coreana, is known by the common name 히어리 in Korean.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ko | 히어리 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is a species primarily found within the specific region of Eastern Asia. Its natural habitat is concentrated in the Korean Peninsula. Due to this restricted range, it is considered an endemic component of the local flora. Consequently, the geographical distribution of Corylopsis coreana is limited to the territory of Korea. Understanding this localized presence is essential for studying its ecological niche.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Corylopsis coreana has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bergenin, quercetin, quercitrin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bergenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Corylopsis coreana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Corylopsis coreana has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Micrococcus luteus, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Micrococcus luteus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |