Juniperus chinensis var. sargentii
Juniperus chinensis var. sargentii, commonly known as Chinese Juniper, is a versatile evergreen shrub highly valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its aromatic foliage and berries, this plant offers potent antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. It is widely utilized in herbal remedies to support respiratory health and promote detoxification.
- Scientific name: Juniperus chinensis var. sargentii
- Family: Cupressaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Pinidae. Within the order Pinales, it is classified in the family Cupressaceae and the genus Juniperus. Specifically, this medicinal variety is identified as Juniperus chinensis var. sargentii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Cupressaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Juniperus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range spanning across parts of East Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is noted in several distinct regions including Khabarovsk and the Kuril Islands. It also populates the coastal areas of Primorye and the island of Sakhalin. Beyond Russia, the species extends its reach into the Manchuria region of China. Together, these locations define the specific natural habitat where this variety can be found.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Activities
Juniperus chinensis var. sargentii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |