Edgeworthia chrysantha
Edgeworthia chrysantha, commonly known as Paperbush, is a striking deciduous shrub celebrated for its aromatic, golden-yellow blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this resilient plant holds significant medicinal value in traditional practices, often utilized for its soothing properties and ability to support respiratory health and skin vitality naturally.
- Scientific name: Edgeworthia chrysantha
- Family: Thymelaeaceae
- 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 Malvales, it is a member of the Thymelaeaceae family. Its specific taxonomic classification is placed within the genus Edgeworthia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Thymelaeaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Edgeworthia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is found across a diverse range of territories within East and Southeast Asia. In China, its distribution spans across the South-Central and Southeast regions. Its presence extends into Eastern Asia, where it can be located in both Japan and Korea. Additionally, the species is documented within the Indo-China region, specifically in Myanmar. Together, these locations define the specific geographical footprint of Edgeworthia chrysantha.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Georgia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Edgeworthia chrysantha has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bysspectin A, paecilocin A.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bysspectin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| paecilocin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |