Fraxinus chinensis subsp. rhynchophylla
Fraxinus chinensis ssp. rhynchophylla
Fraxinus chinensis subsp. rhynchophylla, commonly known as Chinese Ash, is a significant medicinal plant in traditional herbal practices. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, various parts of this subspecies are utilized to treat inflammation, fever, and skin ailments. Its bioactive compounds offer valuable insights into modern pharmacological research and wellness.
- Scientific name: Fraxinus chinensis subsp. rhynchophylla
- Family: Oleaceae
- 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 Lamiales, it is classified under the family Oleaceae and the genus Fraxinus. Specifically, the medicinal species is identified as Fraxinus chinensis subsp. rhyncophylla.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Oleaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Fraxinus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by several different names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is commonly referred to as 花曲柳 (zh), 花曲柳 (zh-cn), and 花曲柳 (zh-tw), and it is also identified as 秦皮 (zh). Additionally, its scientific designation is often used as a common name in multilingual contexts, recorded as Fraxinus chinensis rhynchophylla (mul).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 花曲柳 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 花曲柳 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 花曲柳 | Wikidata |
| mul | Fraxinus chinensis rhynchophylla | Wikidata |
| zh | 秦皮 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大叶白蜡树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 苦枥白蜡树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 尖叶白蜡树 | Wikidata |
| en | Fraxinus chinensis ssp. rhynchophylla | Wikidata |
| en | Korean ash | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range spanning across several distinct regions in East Asia. Within the Russian Far East, its presence is specifically noted in the Primorye region. In China, the species can be found throughout the territories of Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the China North-Central areas. Finally, the plant is also documented to grow within the China Southeast region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Fraxinus chinensis subsp. rhyncophylla, is valued in traditional medicine primarily for its therapeutic properties derived from its various bark components. The medicinal application typically focuses on the stem bark, which is harvested for its bioactive compounds. For pharmaceutical and herbal preparations, the dried stem barks are processed to ensure stability and potency during use. Whether utilized in its raw form or as prepared dried barks, the different layers of the bark serve as the essential source of the plant's healing constituents.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried stem barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Fraxinus chinensis subsp. rhynchophylla has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |