Eutrema japonicum
Eutrema japonicum, commonly known as Wasabi, is a perennial plant native to the cool, shaded stream beds of Japan. Beyond its culinary reputation for providing a pungent, sinus-clearing kick, this plant is prized in traditional medicine for its potent antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, offering significant therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Eutrema japonicum
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Brassicales and the family Brassicaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Eutremma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Brassicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eutrema | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions of Eastern Asia. It can be found growing in the Russian Far East, specifically on the island of Sakhalin. Its range extends significantly into Japan, where it is a well-known native species. Additionally, the plant is documented throughout the Korean peninsula. Finally, its geographical presence reaches as far south as Taiwan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Eutrema japonicum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6-methylsulfinylhexyl isothiocyanate, 6-HITC.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 6-methylsulfinylhexyl isothiocyanate | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-HITC | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |