Pachysandra procumbens
Pachysandra procumbens, commonly known as the creeping Pachysandra, is a resilient medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often found in shaded forest environments, this evergreen species is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat ailments ranging from skin irritations to digestive issues, showcasing its significant ethnobotanical importance.
- Scientific name: Pachysandra procumbens
- Family: Buxaceae
- Native range: Northern America
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 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-axillaridine A, (+)-epipachysamine D, (+)-pachysamine B, (-)-pachyaximine A.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-axillaridine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-epipachysamine D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-pachysamine B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-pachyaximine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |