Picea glehnii
Sakhalin spruce
Picea glehnii, commonly known as Glehn's spruce, is a rare, slow-growing conifer native to specific mountainous regions. While not widely used in mainstream medicine, its unique botanical properties offer potential for pharmacological research. This resilient evergreen serves as a vital component of its natural ecosystem and botanical studies.
- Scientific name: Picea glehnii
- 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. Its taxonomic hierarchy continues through the subclass Pinidae and the order Pinales, placing it in the family Pinaceae. Finally, it is identified under 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 glehnii, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Estonian, it is called Glehni kuusk, while in Japanese, it is known as アカエゾマツ. It is identified as smrk Glehnův in Czech, and in the Udmurt language, it is called Глен кыз. Additionally, in Russian, the species is commonly known as Ель Глена.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| et | Glehni kuusk | Wikidata |
| ja | アカエゾマツ | Wikidata |
| cs | smrk Glehnův | Wikidata |
| udm | Глен кыз | Wikidata |
| ru | Ель Глена | Wikidata |
| koi | Глен кӧз | Wikidata |
| lt | Sachalininė eglė | Wikidata |
| fi | glehninkuusi | Wikidata |
| ar | راتينجية غلين | Wikidata |
| fa | پیکئا گلهنی | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific and limited geographical distribution within the temperate regions of East Asia. Its presence is notably documented across the Russian Far East, particularly on the island of Sakhalin. Additionally, the species can be found within the mountainous territories of Japan. These locations represent the primary natural habitats where the species thrives. Consequently, its range is restricted to these distinct pockets of the North Pacific rim.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Picea glehnii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include piceanonol A.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| piceanonol A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |