Magnolia kobus
Magnolia kobus, commonly known as Kobus magnolia or the Kobus magnolia, is a deciduous flowering tree native to East Asia. Renowned for its elegant, star-shaped white blossoms, this medicinal plant has historically been used in traditional practices to address various ailments, offering both aesthetic beauty and therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Magnolia kobus
- Family: Magnoliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, falling under the family Magnoliaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Magnolia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Magnoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Magnolia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is naturally indigenous to various regions within Eastern Asia, including Japan and Korea. Beyond its native range, it has successfully established itself in parts of North America. Specifically, it can be found growing in the province of Ontario in Eastern Canada. Its distribution also extends into the Northeastern United States, particularly within the states of New York and Pennsylvania. Consequently, the geographical footprint of Magnolia kobus spans across both Eastern Asian and North American landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New York | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Pennsylvania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Magnolia kobus has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include magnosalin, magnoshinin, gastrodin, honokiol, syringin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| magnosalin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| magnoshinin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrodin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| honokiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| syringin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tiliroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Magnolia kobus has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Chronic kidney disease, angiogenesis, headaches, inflammation, toothaches.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic kidney disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| angiogenesis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headaches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| toothaches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |