Paliurus ramosissimus
Paliurus ramosissimus, commonly known as Christ's Thorn, is a deciduous shrub valued in traditional medicine. Native to East Asia, it features thorny branches and small, fragrant flowers. Often utilized for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, this resilient plant offers significant therapeutic potential in treating various ailments through herbal applications.
- Scientific name: Paliurus ramosissimus
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, it is specifically placed in the family Rhamnaceae. Within this family, it is identified under the genus Paliurus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rhamnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Paliurus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions within Eastern Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted in the South-Central and Southeast areas. Its geographical reach extends into the Korean Peninsula as part of its Eastern Asian range. Furthermore, the species is commonly found in Japan. Finally, its distribution includes the Nansei-shotō islands within the Eastern Asian territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Paliurus ramosissimus has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include aurapten, bergapten, byakangelicin, isopimpinellin, isosakuranin.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aurapten | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bergapten | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| byakangelicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isopimpinellin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isosakuranin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| poncirin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scoparone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| umbelliferone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xanthotoxol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |