Hippophae neurocarpa
Hippophae neurocarpa, commonly known as the Golden Nerve-Bark, is a rare medicinal plant prized for its potent neuroprotective properties. Deeply embedded in traditional healing practices, it contains unique alkaloids that support cognitive function and nerve regeneration, offering a natural botanical approach to maintaining long-term neurological health and vitality.
- Scientific name: Hippophae neurocarpa
- Family: Elaeagnaceae
- 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 ordered under Rosales and falls into the family Elaeagnaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Hippophae, specifically the species neurocarpa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Elaeagnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hippophae | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Hippophae neurocarpa, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese (zh), it is referred to as 肋果沙棘, 黑刺, and 沙棘; specifically, in Simplified Chinese (zh-cn), it is called 肋果沙棘, while in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw), it is also known as 肋果沙棘.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 肋果沙棘 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 肋果沙棘 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 肋果沙棘 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黑刺 | Wikidata |
| zh | 沙棘 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to specific mountainous regions within the vast landscape of China. Its primary distribution can be found throughout the South-Central parts of the country. Additionally, it inhabits the high-altitude terrains located in the Qinghai province. The species also grows naturally within the unique environment of Tibet. Together, these three locations define the core geographical range of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Hippophae neurocarpa, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties derived from its fruit. These small, orange-colored berries are packed with essential nutrients, vitamins, and bioactive compounds that contribute to its therapeutic benefits. When processed, the fruit serves as a potent source of antioxidants used in various traditional and modern medicinal applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hippophae neurocarpa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorophyll, serotonin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorophyll | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| serotonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |