Picea laxa
Picea laxa, commonly known as the Klahowya or Sitka spruce, is a majestic evergreen native to the Pacific Northwest. Renowned for its aromatic needles and resinous bark, this medicinal plant has historically been utilized in traditional practices to soothe respiratory ailments and support overall wellness through its potent phytochemical properties.
- Scientific name: Picea laxa
- Family: Pinaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Pinidae, it is categorized under the order Pinales and the family Pinaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic classification 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 laxa, is referred to by the common name 白云杉 in Chinese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 白云杉 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in Northern Europe. It can be found inhabiting the natural landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its presence extends to the island territories of Iceland and the Førøya Islands. The species also makes its way to the coastal areas of Great Britain. Together, these locations define the primary range of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Picea laxa or the Old Man of the Forest, is a coniferous species where the bark serves as a significant component of its physical structure. The bark of this tree is typically thin and scaly, often appearing in small, reddish-brown flakes that can peel away from the trunk. In medicinal and traditional contexts, various parts of such conifers are studied, but the bark specifically functions as a protective layer for the tree's vascular system, housing the essential compounds that characterize the species.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Picea laxa has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticarcinogenic, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticarcinogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |