Gleditsia sinensis
Gleditsia sinensis, commonly known as the Chinese honey locust, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, its seeds and bark are often utilized to treat various ailments, including respiratory issues and skin conditions, offering a natural approach to holistic health and wellness.
- Scientific name: Gleditsia sinensis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Gleditsia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gleditsia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Gleditsia sinensis, is recognized by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is widely referred to as 皂荚 (zh), 皂荚 (zh-hans), 皂莢 (zh-hanth), and 皂莢 (zh-hk). In German, the species is called Chinesische Gleditschie (de).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 皂荚 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 皂莢 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 皂莢 | Wikidata |
| de | Chinesische Gleditschie | Wikidata |
| zh | 皂荚 | Wikidata |
| ar | غلاديشية صينية | Wikidata |
| lzh | 皂莢 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 皂荚 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 皂莢 | Wikidata |
| arz | غلاديشيه صينيه | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging geographical distribution across various regions of China. It can be found growing within the areas of China South-Central and China Southeast. Additionally, its presence is noted in the northern territory of Manchuria. The species also inhabits the regions of China North-Central. Finally, its range extends into the province of China Qinghai.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Gleditsia sinensis, is characterized by several distinct morphological features that are integral to its structure. The stems are often armed with sharp thorns and woody spines, which serve as a natural defense mechanism. While it produces various types of pods, the development of anomalous fruits can sometimes be observed, deviating from the typical symmetrical form. Beyond the external structures, the biological importance of the plant is also found within its reproductive components, specifically the nutritional content located in the seeds endosperm.- Total parts
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 10
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| thorns | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| anomalous fruits | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stings | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spines | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds endosperm | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Thorn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Gleditsia sinensis has 26 reported phytochemicals identified across 27 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include gleditsioside I, cyclic AMP, cytokinin, flavonoid, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 26
- Scientific sources
- 27
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gleditsioside I | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cyclic AMP | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cytokinin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gibberellic-acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gibberellin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gleditsia saponin C' | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gleditsia saponin E' | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gleditsioside F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gleditsia sinensis has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include atherosclerosis, cancer, colon cancer, hyperlipidemia, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| atherosclerosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperlipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malignancies | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thrombosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |