Larix gmelinii
Larix gmeliinii, commonly known as the Gmelin larch, is a resilient coniferous species native to the harsh climates of Eastern Siberia. Renowned for its remarkable adaptability to permafrost, this medicinal plant is traditionally valued in regional ethnobotany for its potential antioxidant properties and therapeutic applications in traditional healing practices.
- Scientific name: Larix gmelinii
- Family: Pinaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Pinidae and order Pinales, it is a member of the family Pinaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Larix, which characterizes the medicinal species Larix gmellinii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Pinaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Larix | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across the northern reaches of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is well-documented within the territories of Denmark, Finland, and Sweden. Moving toward the eastern regions, the species can also be found throughout the Baltic States. Additionally, its range extends significantly into the vast landscapes of East European Russia. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's preference for northern and eastern European climates.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
Chemicals
Larix gmelinii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include dihydroquercetin, taxifolin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dihydroquercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taxifolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Larix gmelinii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include endoplasmic reticulum stress.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| endoplasmic reticulum stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |