Grewia biloba
Grewia biloba, commonly known as the White Grewia, is a resilient deciduous shrub valued in traditional herbal medicine. Native to various arid regions, it is prized for its antioxidant properties and therapeutic potential. This plant offers significant botanical interest for its ability to support wellness through its unique bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Grewia biloba
- Family: Malvaceae
- 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 Malvales. Finally, it is a member of the family Malvaceae and is placed in the genus Grewia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Grewia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Grewia biloba, is referred to by several common names depending on the region and language. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans) and standard Chinese (zh), it is known as 扁担杆, while in Traditional Chinese (zh-hant) and the Cantonese usage of Hong Kong (zh-hk), it is written as 扁擔桿. In Korea, the species is commonly called 장구밤나무 (janggubamnamu).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 扁担杆 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 扁擔桿 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 扁擔桿 | Wikidata |
| ko | 장구밤나무 | Wikidata |
| zh | 扁担杆 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 厚葉捕魚木 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 扁担杆 | Wikidata |
| fr | Grewia parviflora var. glabrescens | Wikidata |
| fr | Grewia biloba var. parviflora | Wikidata |
| fr | Grewia chanetii | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found throughout various regions of China, spanning from the south-central to the north-central areas. Its presence is also well-documented across the southeast portion of the country. Beyond mainland China, the species extends its range into Eastern Asia, specifically within Korea. Additionally, the distribution includes the island of Taiwan. Together, these locations define the core geographical footprint of Grewia biloba.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Grewia biloba has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Propyl palmitate, beta-sitosterol, friedelin, heneicosanoic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Propyl palmitate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| friedelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heneicosanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |