Koelreuteria paniculata
Koeleuruteria paniculata, commonly known as the Golden Shower tree, is a stunning ornamental species celebrated for its cascading yellow blossoms. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this botanical marvel holds significant potential in traditional medicine, where its various parts are explored for their unique bioactive compounds and diverse therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Koelreuteria paniculata
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales. Finally, it is a member of the family Sapindaceae, falling within the genus Koelreuteria.
| 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 specific distribution pattern across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be found within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is documented in Austria. It also inhabits the territories of both Czechia and Slovakia. Furthermore, its range extends through Germany and Hungary.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Koelreuteria paniculata has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include gallic acid, catechin, ellagic acid, glycosides, polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gallic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sitosterol glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |