Phellodendron chinense var. glabriusculum
Phellodendron chinense glabriusculum
Phello-dendron chinense var. glabriusculum, commonly known as the "Chinese Bamboo," is a significant medicinal plant in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this variety is utilized for its potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, offering a natural approach to managing various ailments within integrative wellness practices.
- Scientific name: Phellodendron chinense var. glabriusculum
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Phelloidenron as the specific variety glabriusculum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phellodendron | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Phello dendron chinense var. glabriusculum, is recognized by various names across different linguistic contexts. In Chinese, it is referred to as 秃叶黄檗 (tūyè huángbò), with the specific regional variations being 秃叶黄檗 in simplified Chinese (zh-cn) and 秃葉黃檗 in traditional Chinese (zh-tw). In English, it is commonly identified by its botanical designation, Phello dendron chinense glabriusculum. Additionally, the term 黄檗皮 (huángbòpí) is frequently used in Chinese to refer to the medicinal bark derived from this species.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 秃叶黄檗 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 秃叶黄檗 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 秃葉黃檗 | Wikidata |
| en | Phellodendron chinense glabriusculum | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄檗皮 | Wikidata |
| zh | 峨眉黄皮树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 辛氏黄檗 | Wikidata |
| zh | 镰刀叶黄皮树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 云南黄皮树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 台湾黄檗 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is naturally distributed across several distinct regions within the country of China. Its presence is specifically documented throughout the China South-Central area. Additionally, the species can be found growing in the China North-Central territory. The geographical range also extends into the China Southeast region. Consequently, these three areas represent the primary habitats for this medicinal variety.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Phellodendron chinense var. glabriusculum, utilizes its leaves as a key component in its biological structure, though in traditional medicinal practices, the bark is more frequently harvested for therapeutic use. The leaves are typically characterized by their specific shape and texture, contributing to the overall physiological processes of the plant. In the context of botanical study and medicinal preparation, understanding the morphology of these leaves is essential for the correct identification of the species.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Phellodendron chinense var. glabriusculum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |