Picea brachytyla
Picea brachytyla, commonly known as the short-needle spruce, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique botanical properties. Found in specific ecological niches, it offers significant therapeutic potential. Researchers study its bioactive compounds to explore applications in traditional remedies, highlighting its importance in natural pharmacology and herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Picea brachytyla
- Family: Pinaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Pinidae and the order Pinales, falling under the family Pinaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Picea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Pinaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Picea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Picea brachytyla, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is called 麦吊云杉 (mài diào yún shān), while in Czech, it is known as smrk čínský. In Udmurt, the name is Вакчитордэм кыз, and in Lithuanian, it is called Balzganoji eglė. Finally, in Russian, the species is commonly referred to as Ель китайская.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 麦吊云杉 | Wikidata |
| cs | smrk čínský | Wikidata |
| udm | Вакчитордэм кыз | Wikidata |
| lt | Balzganoji eglė | Wikidata |
| ru | Ель китайская | Wikidata |
| myv | Китаень куз | Wikidata |
| bg | китайски смърч | Wikidata |
| fi | sargentinkuusi | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 麦吊云杉 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 麥吊雲杉 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Picea brachytyla, exhibits a specific distribution pattern within the borders of China. Its presence is primarily documented across the central regions of the country. Specifically, it can be found growing in China South-Central. Furthermore, the species extends its range into China North-Central. These distinct areas define the core geographical limits for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Picea brachytyla, possesses distinct morphological features that are often utilized in botanical studies and medicinal applications. The primary components of its structure include its slender twigs, which provide the essential framework for its growth, and its characteristic needles, which are the specialized foliage responsible for photosynthesis. Both the twigs and the needles contain various bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's overall medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| twigs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| needles | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Picea brachytyla has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include abiesadine J.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| abiesadine J | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |