Parrotia persica
Persian ironwood
Parrotia persica, commonly known as Persian ironwood, is a striking deciduous tree prized for its ornamental beauty. Beyond its vibrant autumn foliage, it holds traditional significance in various cultures. This resilient species is valued in ethnobotany for its bark and wood, offering unique properties used in traditional medicinal practices.
- Scientific name: Parrotia persica
- Family: Hamamelidaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Saxifragales and the family Hamamelidaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Parrotia, specifically as the species Parrotia persica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Hamamelidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Parrotia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Parrotia persica, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In Portuguese, it is simply called Parrotia, while in Polish, it is known as Parocja perska. In Abkhaz, it goes by the name Аихаҵла, and in Russian, it is identified as Парротия персидская. Finally, in Spanish, the common name used is Parrotia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Parrotia | Wikidata |
| pl | Parocja perska | Wikidata |
| ab | Аихаҵла | Wikidata |
| ru | Парротия персидская | Wikidata |
| es | Parrotia | Wikidata |
| ca | arbre de ferro | Wikidata |
| fi | persianparrotia | Wikidata |
| cs | parocie perská | Wikidata |
| fa | انجیلی | Wikidata |
| ka | ლენქორანული ხერკინა | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in Great Britain. Its range extends into Central Asia, specifically within the borders of Uzbekistan. The species is also native to the Caucasus region, particularly throughout the Transcaucasus. Finally, its natural habitat includes parts of Western Asia, most notably in Iran.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Chemicals
Parrotia persica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Parrotia persica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wound healing.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |