Nandina domestica
Nandina domestica, commonly known as heavenly bamboo, is a versatile evergreen shrub prized for its ornamental beauty. While not a true bamboo, its striking foliage and red berries make it a landscape staple. In traditional medicine, various parts are studied for their potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Nandina domestica
- Family: Berberidaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Nandina domestica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the Berberidaceae family within the genus Nandina.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Berberidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nandina | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Asia and Europe. In China, its presence is noted throughout the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Moving eastward, the species is also naturally occurring within Japan as part of Eastern Asia. Furthermore, its range extends into Southeastern Europe, specifically within the country of Italy. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to inhabit various climates across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Northwestern Pacific | Caroline Is. | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nandina domestica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-nantenine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-nantenine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |