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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |