Kalopanax septemlobus

Kalopanax septemlobus, commonly known as Kalopanax or Seven-lobed Kalopanax, is a deciduous tree native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, its bark and leaves possess potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is frequently utilized to support respiratory health and manage various ailments through its unique bioactive compounds.

  • Scientific name: Kalopanax septemlobus
  • Family: Araliaceae
  • Native range: Asia-Temperate

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

Chemicals

Kalopanax septemlobus has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include oleanolic acid, saponins, Kalopanaxsaponin A, beta-daucosterol, beta-sitosterol.

Total chemicals
11
Scientific sources
13

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
oleanolic acid 2 ★☆☆☆☆
saponins 2 ★☆☆☆☆
Kalopanaxsaponin A 1 ★☆☆☆☆
beta-daucosterol 1 ★☆☆☆☆
beta-sitosterol 1 ★☆☆☆☆
coronatine 1 ★☆☆☆☆
hederagenin 1 ★☆☆☆☆
liriodendrin 1 ★☆☆☆☆
trans-caffeic acid 1 ★☆☆☆☆
trans-coniferyl aldehyde 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Activities

Kalopanax septemlobus has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antioxidant.

Total activities
2
Scientific sources
2

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Antifungal 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Kalopanax septemlobus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include rheumatoid arthritis.

Total uses
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
rheumatoid arthritis 1 ★☆☆☆☆