Fraxinus stylosa
Fraxinus stylosa, commonly known as the stylate ash, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific subtropical regions. Valued in traditional herbal practices, its various parts are utilized for their therapeutic properties. Exploring its botanical characteristics and pharmacological potential offers valuable insights into its role in natural healing traditions.
- Scientific name: Fraxinus stylosa
- Family: Oleaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Lamiales, falling within the family Oleaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Fraxinus and the specific species Fraxinus stylosa.
| 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, known scientifically as Fraxinus stylosa, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is frequently identified as 宿柱梣, 秦皮, 户县白蜡树, 宿柱白蜡树, or 宿柱梣（宿柱白蜡树）.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 宿柱梣 | Wikidata |
| zh | 秦皮 | Wikidata |
| zh | 户县白蜡树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 宿柱白蜡树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 宿柱梣（宿柱白蜡树） | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution pattern within the diverse landscapes of China. It can be found growing across the regions of China South-Central. Additionally, its presence extends into the areas categorized as China North-Central. The species also inhabits the various terrains located throughout China Southeast. Consequently, these three distinct regions define the primary natural range of Fraxinus stylosa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Activities
Fraxinus stylosa 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |