prickly castor oil tree
Kalopanax septemlobus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (23 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Prickly castor oil tree, scientifically known as Kalopanax septemlobus, is a remarkable deciduous species native to East Asia. Highly valued in traditional medicine, its bark and resin possess potent anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This versatile plant serves as a vital natural resource for treating various ailments and skin conditions.
- Family
- Araliaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root · Stem
- Common names
- Castor-Aralia · Castor-Leaved Aralia · 3 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Acanthopanax Septemlobus · Eleutherococcus Septemlobus
Names
Common Names
- castor-aralia
- castor-leaved aralia
- tree-aralia
- castor aralia
- prickly castor oil tree
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Baumaralie
- Baumaralie
- Baumkraftwurz
French:
- kalopanax à feuilles de ricin
- kalopanax du Japon
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Kalopanax septemlobusSynonyms
- Acanthopanax septemlobus
- Eleutherococcus septemlobus
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Apiales and the family Araliaceae. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Kalopanax.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Araliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Kalopanax | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several key regions across East Asia. In the Russian Far East, its range extends from the Kuril Islands to the Sakhalin region. It is also commonly found within the territory of Primorye in the same Russian district. Moving into China, the species is documented throughout the Manchuria region. Additionally, its presence reaches into the South-Central parts of China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Kalopanax septemlobus, is a woody medicinal tree that offers various components for therapeutic use. The medicinal properties are often concentrated within the stem bark and the roots, with the root being a particularly significant part of the plant's traditional applications. Additionally, the leaves are characteristic of the species and contribute to the overall biological profile of this hardy, woody organism.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | Fitoterapia (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Kalopanax septemlobus has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include OLEANOLIC ACID, Saponins, BETA-SITOSTEROL, Coronatine, Hederagenin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| OLEANOLIC ACID | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Coronatine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hederagenin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kalopanaxsaponin A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Liriodendrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-Daucosterol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-caffeic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-coniferyl aldehyde | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
OLEANOLIC ACID
- Plant & cell physiology
- 3 Biotech
Saponins
- Fitoterapia
- 3 Biotech
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Coronatine
- 3 Biotech
Hederagenin
- Plant & cell physiology
Kalopanaxsaponin A
- Fitoterapia
Liriodendrin
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
beta-Daucosterol
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
trans-caffeic acid
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
trans-coniferyl aldehyde
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Activities
Kalopanax septemlobus has 2 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Kalopanax septemlobus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include rheumatoid arthritis.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| rheumatoid arthritis | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| cell suspension culture | 3 Biotech (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| panos extract | Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| refluxing extraction with alcohol | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |