Frangula purshiana
Frangula purshiana, commonly known as the Purshiana buckthorn, is a significant medicinal shrub native to specific subtropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, particularly anthraquinones, this plant plays a vital role in traditional healing practices, offering therapeutic potential in treating digestive ailments and supporting various holistic wellness treatments.
- Scientific name: Frangula purshiana
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Frangula purshiana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Rosales and the family Rhamnaceae. It is specifically identified by its genus, Frangula.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rhamnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Frangula | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Frangula purshiana, is recognized by various regional names across the globe, reflecting its widespread use in traditional medicine. In Russian, it is known as Каскара, while in Czech, it is referred to as řešetlák Purshův. Its influence extends to East Asia, where it is called カスカラサグラダ in Japanese and 카스카라 사그라다 in Korean. Additionally, in Arabic-speaking regions, it is identified as القشرة المقدسة.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Каскара | Wikidata |
| cs | řešetlák Purshův | Wikidata |
| ja | カスカラサグラダ | Wikidata |
| ko | 카스카라 사그라다 | Wikidata |
| ar | القشرة المقدسة | Wikidata |
| arz | القشرة المقدسه | Wikidata |
| sv | Cascara-sagradabark | Wikidata |
| hu | Kaszkarabokor | Wikidata |
| fa | ارجنگ | Wikidata |
| nn | F. purshiana | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution concentrated within the western regions of North America. In Western Canada, its presence is recorded within the province of British Columbia. Moving into the Northwestern United States, it can be found across several key states. Specifically, this species inhabits the landscapes of Idaho, Montana, and Oregon. Finally, its range extends through the state of Washington to complete its geographical footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Idaho | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Montana | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Washington | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Frangula purshiana, is a medicinal species where the bark serves as a significant component for therapeutic applications. The bark is typically harvested from the stem or branches, containing various bioactive compounds that contribute to its pharmacological properties. In traditional medicinal practices, the bark is often processed to extract substances used for their specific healing effects.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |