Fraxinus sieboldiana

Fraxinus sieboldiana, commonly known as Siebold's ash, is a resilient deciduous tree valued for its striking foliage and ecological significance. While primarily ornamental, various parts of the ash tree have historical roots in traditional medicine, often utilized for their potential anti-inflammatory and restorative properties in various herbal practices.

  • Scientific name: Fraxinus sieboldiana
  • 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 in the family Oleaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Fraxinus, specifically as the species Fraxinus sieboldiana.

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, Fraxinus sieboldiana, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In Germany, it is referred to as Siebolds Blumen-Esche, while in Japan, it is called マルバアオダモ. In Norway, the name used is Kinaask, and in South Korea, it is known as 쇠물푸레. Additionally, in China, the plant is commonly called 庐山梣.
Language Common Name Source
de Siebolds Blumen-Esche Wikidata
ja マルバアオダモ Wikidata
nb Kinaask Wikidata
ko 쇠물푸레 Wikidata
zh 庐山梣 Wikidata
mk Кинески цветен јасен Wikidata
de Fraxinus mariesii Wikidata
zh 小萼白蜡树 Wikidata
zh 小蜡树 Wikidata

Distribution

This plant is native to several distinct regions throughout Eastern Asia. Its natural habitat includes the southeastern portions of China. Additionally, it is widely distributed across the islands of Japan. The species can also be found growing naturally within Korea. Together, these locations define the specific geographical range of Fraxinus sieboldiana.

Region Area Source
China China Southeast WCVP
Eastern Asia Japan WCVP
Eastern Asia Korea WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, known scientifically as Fraxinus sieboldiana, possesses medicinal properties that are primarily derived from its stem bark. The stem bark is harvested from the mature branches and trunk, containing various bioactive compounds that are utilized in traditional herbal practices. When processed correctly, this specific part of the plant serves as a critical component in various formulations aimed at addressing different health concerns.
Total parts
1
Scientific sources
1
Plant Part Sources Confidence
stem bark 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Fraxinus sieboldiana has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include compound 5, compound 6, glycosides, plantasioside.

Total chemicals
4
Scientific sources
4

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
compound 5 1 ★☆☆☆☆
compound 6 1 ★☆☆☆☆
glycosides 1 ★☆☆☆☆
plantasioside 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Fraxinus sieboldiana has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include coronavirus.

Total uses
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
coronavirus 1 ★☆☆☆☆