Koelreuteria elegans subsp. formosana
Koelreuteria elegans subsp. formosana, commonly known as the Formosan Golden Shower tree, is a striking ornamental plant valued for its cascading yellow blooms. Beyond its aesthetic beauty, this subspecies holds significant botanical interest, offering potential medicinal properties rooted in traditional practices, though further scientific research is required to explore.
- Scientific name: Koelreuteria elegans subsp. formosana
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Sapindales and the family Sapindaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Koelreuteria, specifically as the subspecies formosana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapindaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Koelreuteria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging geographical distribution that spans across both Eastern Asia and North America. In the Asian continent, its presence is specifically noted within the island of Taiwan. Moving across the Pacific to the Southwestern United States, the species can be found growing in California. Its range extends further into the South-Central United States, where it inhabits the state of Texas. Finally, the plant is distributed throughout the Southeastern United States, specifically occurring in Florida and Louisiana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Louisiana | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Mississippi | WCVP |
Activities
Koelreuteria elegans subsp. formosana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |