Cryptocarya chinensis
Cryptocarya chinensis, commonly known as the Chinese Cryptocarya, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional practices. Native to subtropical regions, it contains diverse bioactive compounds. Researchers study its phytochemical profile for potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties, highlighting its importance in developing future natural therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Cryptocarya chinensis
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Laurales and the family Lauraceae, it is classified under the genus Cryptocarya. Specifically, the medicinal species is known as Cryptocarya chinensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Lauraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cryptocarya | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cryptocarya chinensis, is recognized by various common names across different linguistic contexts. In Mandarin Chinese, it is referred to as 厚壳桂 (hòukéguì) or 香果 (xiāngguǒ). Specifically, in Simplified Chinese used in mainland China, it is written as 厚壳桂, while in Traditional Chinese used in Taiwan, it is documented as 厚殼桂. Additionally, in Cantonese (Yue), it is commonly known as 厚殼桂.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 厚壳桂 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 厚殼桂 | Wikidata |
| yue | 厚殼桂 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 厚壳桂 | Wikidata |
| zh | 香果 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山饼斗 | Wikidata |
| zh | 华厚壳桂 | Wikidata |
| zh | 铜锣桂 | Wikidata |
| zh | 香花桂 | Wikidata |
| zh | 硬壳槁 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several key regions of East Asia. Within China, it can be found growing in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its presence also extends to the island nation of Japan. Furthermore, the species is documented within the Nansei-shotō archipelago. Collectively, these locations define the natural geographical range of Cryptocarya chinensis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cryptocarya chinensis, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices. The leaves are frequently employed for their therapeutic properties, often being prepared as decoctions or infusions to treat different ailments. Additionally, the wood of the tree is also recognized for its medicinal value, contributing to the overall pharmacological profile of the species.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wood | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cryptocarya chinensis has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-8,9-dihydrostepharine, (+)-eschscholtzidine-N-oxide, (-)-12-hydroxycrychine, crychine, cryptocaryanone A.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-8,9-dihydrostepharine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-eschscholtzidine-N-oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-12-hydroxycrychine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crychine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cryptocaryanone A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectocaryone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoamuronine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isocryprochine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prooxocryptochine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cryptocarya chinensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |