Helwingia chinensis
Helwingia chinensis, commonly known as the Chinese Helwingia, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, its leaves and stems are utilized for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This botanical species plays a significant role in treating various ailments, offering valuable therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Helwingia chinensis
- Family: Helwingiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Aquifoliales, it is a member of the family Helwingiaceae. It is further categorized under the genus Helwingia, with the specific species being Helwingia chinensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Aquifoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Helwingiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Helwingia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Helwingia chinensis, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is known as 中华青荚叶, 钝齿青荚叶, 中华青荚叶 (zh-cn), and 中華青莢葉 (zh-tw), while in Japanese, it is identified as ヘルウィンギア・キネンシス.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 中华青荚叶 | Wikidata |
| ja | ヘルウィンギア・キネンシス | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 中华青荚叶 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 中華青莢葉 | Wikidata |
| zh | 钝齿青荚叶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 叶上珠 | Wikidata |
| zh | 叶上花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 叶长花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 青荚叶茎髓 | Wikidata |
| zh | 叶上果根 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in East and Southeast Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Its range also extends into the Indo-China peninsula, where it is native to Myanmar. Furthermore, the species is well-established within the tropical landscapes of Thailand. Together, these locations highlight the diverse environmental adaptability of Helwingia chinensis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Helwingia chinensis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alpha-amyrin, cinnamic acid, friedelin, luteolin-7-O-beta-D-glucoside.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-amyrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cinnamic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| friedelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin-7-O-beta-D-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |