Hippophae sinensis
Hippophae sinensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Hippophae sinensis, scientifically known as Hippophae sinensis, is a resilient, deciduous shrub renowned for its nutrient-dense orange berries. Highly valued in traditional medicine, it is packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids. This potent plant offers remarkable therapeutic benefits, supporting skin health, immunity, and overall wellness.
- Family
- Elaeagnaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Seed
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Hippophae Rhamnoides Var. Procera · Hippophae Salicifolia Subsp. Sinensis · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Hippophae sinensisSynonyms
- Hippophae rhamnoides var. procera
- Hippophae salicifolia subsp. sinensis
- Hippophae rhamnoides subsp. sinensis
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Rosales and the family Elaeagnaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Hippophae.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Elaeagnaceae |
| Genus | Hippophae |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, Hippophae sinensis, exhibits a broad and diverse geographical range across several key regions of China. Its distribution is notably prominent within the South-Central part of the country. Additionally, the species can be found extending northward into the Inner Mongolia region. It also inhabits the North-Central territories of China, showcasing its adaptability to varying climates. Finally, its presence is documented in the high-altitude environments of Qinghai.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Inner Mongolia |
| China | China North-Central |
| China | Qinghai |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Hippophae sinensis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include seed.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Seed
- Fitoterapia
Chemicals
Hippophae sinensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include kaempferol, Isorhamnetin, quercetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isorhamnetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
kaempferol
- Fitoterapia
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Isorhamnetin
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
quercetin
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Preparations
Hippophae sinensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include seeds of Hippophae rhamnoides subsp. Sinensis.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Seeds of hippophae rhamnoides subsp. sinensis | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Seeds of hippophae rhamnoides subsp. sinensis
- Fitoterapia