Juniperus chinensis
Juniperus chinensis, commonly known as Chinese Juniper, is a versatile evergreen conifer valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its aromatic foliage and berries, it possesses potent antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. This resilient plant is widely utilized to support respiratory health, enhance circulation, and promote overall detoxification within holistic practices.
- Scientific name: Juniperus chinensis
- Family: Cupressaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Pinidae and order Pinales, it is further categorized into the family Cupressaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Juniperus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Cupressaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Juniperus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Juniperus chinensis, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Simplified Chinese, it is called 桧树 (zh-hans) and 圆柏 (zh-cn), while in Traditional Chinese contexts, it is known as 檜樹 (zh-hant and zh-hk). Additionally, in Singapore, it is commonly identified by the name 桧树 (zh-sg).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 桧树 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 檜樹 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 檜樹 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 圆柏 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 桧树 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 圓柏 | Wikidata |
| pl | Jałowiec chiński | Wikidata |
| udm | Китайысь сусыпу | Wikidata |
| ko | 향나무 | Wikidata |
| ru | Можжевельник китайский | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution that spans across several distinct regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented in Great Britain and Norway. Moving eastward, the species is also found within the Russian Far East. Specifically, it inhabits the areas of Khabarovsk, the Kuril Islands, and Primorye. These diverse locations highlight the broad environmental adaptability of Juniperus chinensis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Juniperus chinensis, utilizes its foliage for various medicinal and aromatic purposes. The primary parts used are the leaves, which are typically scale-like and densely arranged along the stems. Whether referring to the collective leaves or a single individual leaf, these green, needle-like structures contain essential oils that are frequently extracted for their therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Juniperus chinensis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Hypolipidemic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |