Pachysandra terminalis
Pachysandra terminalis, commonly known as the Terminalis plant, is a significant medicinal species valued in traditional herbal practices. Characterized by its unique botanical properties, it is frequently studied for its bioactive compounds. This plant offers promising potential in pharmacology, serving as a natural resource for developing diverse therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Pachysandra terminalis
- Family: Buxaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Buxales and the family Buxaceae. Finally, it is identified 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 broad geographical distribution across several key regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be noted within the borders of Great Britain. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species is documented in both Austria and Germany. Its range extends further south into Southeastern Europe, specifically inhabiting the country of Italy. Finally, the plant is also found throughout the Northwestern Balkan Peninsula.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pachysandra terminalis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-Phenylethyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside, Pinoresinol, epipachysamine-A, pachysamine E, pachystermine A.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Phenylethyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pinoresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epipachysamine-A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pachysamine E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pachystermine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pachysandra terminalis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |