Elsholtzia splendens
Elsholtzia splendens, nakai ex f. maekawa
Elsholtzia splendens, commonly known as the Splendid Manchurian Elm, is a majestic deciduous tree native to East Asia. Renowned for its striking bark and elegant foliage, it offers significant ornamental value. Beyond its beauty, various parts of the plant hold traditional medicinal importance, utilized in various regional healing practices.
- Scientific name: Elsholtzia splendens
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Lamiales and placed in the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Elsholtzia, specifically identified as the species Elsholtzia splendens.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Elsholtzia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Elsholtzia splendens, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is identified as 海州香薷, a name used across several variations including the simplified forms 海州香薷 (zh-hans) and 海州香薷 (zh-cn), as well as the traditional form 海州香薷 (zh-tw). Additionally, in Korean, the species is commonly known as 꽃향유.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 海州香薷 | Wikidata |
| ko | 꽃향유 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 海州香薷 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 海州香薷 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 海州香薷 | Wikidata |
| zh | 海洲香薷 | Wikidata |
| zh | 野拔子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 香薷 | Wikidata |
| en | Elsholtzia splendens, Nakai ex F. Maekawa | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of East Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the northern reaches of Inner Mongolia to the expansive territories of Manchuria. Its presence also extends into the China North-Central and China Southeast regions, demonstrating significant environmental adaptability. Furthermore, the species is naturally distributed throughout the Korean Peninsula in Eastern Asia. Collectively, these areas define the primary habitat where this medicinal species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Elsholtzia splendens has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include copper (Cu), flavonoids, zinc (Zn).
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| copper (Cu) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| zinc (Zn) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Elsholtzia splendens has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antidepressant, Antithrombotic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antithrombotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Elsholtzia splendens has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cardiovascular systems, cough, headache, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cardiovascular systems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |