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Allegheny pachysandra

Pachysandra procumbens · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Allegheny pachysandra, scientifically known as Pachysandra procumbens, is a low-growing evergreen perennial native to North American woodlands. Often used as a decorative groundcover, this resilient plant thrives in shade. While primarily valued in horticulture, it holds traditional significance in herbal practices for its potential medicinal and restorative properties.

Family
Buxaceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Allegheny Pachysandra · Mountain-Spurge · 1 more
Scientific synonyms
Pachysandra Erecta

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • amerikanischer Ysander

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Pachysandra procumbens

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Buxales and the family Buxaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Pachysandra.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Buxales WCVP
Family Buxaceae WCVP
Genus Pachysandra WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of the United States. In the North-Central region, its presence has been documented in Missouri. Moving toward the Northeast, the species can be found in Indiana. Its range further extends through Pennsylvania and West Virginia within the same Northeastern area. Finally, the plant is also recorded in the state of Connecticut.

Region Area Source
North-Central U.S.A. Missouri WCVP
Northeastern U.S.A. Connecticut WCVP
Northeastern U.S.A. Indiana WCVP
Northeastern U.S.A. Pennsylvania WCVP
Northeastern U.S.A. West Virginia WCVP
Southeastern U.S.A. Alabama WCVP
Southeastern U.S.A. Florida WCVP
Southeastern U.S.A. Georgia WCVP
Southeastern U.S.A. Kentucky WCVP
Southeastern U.S.A. Louisiana WCVP

Chemicals

Pachysandra procumbens has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Axillaridine A, (+)-Epipachysamine D, (+)-pachysamine B, (-)-Pachyaximine A.

Chemicals reported in Pachysandra procumbens
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(+)-Axillaridine A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(+)-Epipachysamine D 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(+)-pachysamine B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(-)-Pachyaximine A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(+)-Axillaridine A

  1. Journal of natural products

(+)-Epipachysamine D

  1. Journal of natural products

(+)-pachysamine B

  1. Journal of natural products

(-)-Pachyaximine A

  1. Journal of natural products