Lindera sericea
Lindra seriicea, commonly known as the Mountain Pepper, is a versatile evergreen shrub native to Australia's temperate rainforests. Renowned for its aromatic, pungent leaves, it is widely used in traditional medicine and culinary arts. Its potent antioxidant properties and antimicrobial qualities make it a valuable resource in natural wellness.
- Scientific name: Lindera sericea
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Laurales and the family Lauraceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Lindra.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Lauraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lindera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lindera sericea, is recognized by different common names depending on the region and language. In Czech, it is referred to as lindera lesklá, while in Japanese, it is commonly called ケクロモジ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| cs | lindera lesklá | Wikidata |
| ja | ケクロモジ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Lindea sericea, exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the Eastern Asian region. Its natural range is primarily concentrated in the coastal and mountainous areas of Japan. Additionally, the species can be found growing across various parts of Korea. These two locations represent the core territories where the plant thrives in its native habitat. Therefore, its occurrence is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions of these East Asian nations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lindera sericea has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include rac-pinocembrin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rac-pinocembrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |