Picea polita
Pinus thunbergii
Picea polita, commonly known as the polished spruce, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its unique phytochemical profile. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, this species offers significant therapeutic potential. Exploring its bioactive compounds provides vital insights into developing natural treatments for various inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Picea polita
- Family: Pinaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Pinidae and order Pinales, it is further categorized into the family Pinaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Pinus as Piccea polita.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Pinaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pinus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known as Piczea polita, is recognized by various names across different languages and regions. In the Nan language, it is referred to as O͘-siông, while in Portuguese, it is called Pinus thuunbergii. In Poland, the species is known as sosna Thunberga, and in Udmurt, it is identified as Япониысь сьӧд пужым. Finally, in French, it is commonly called pin noir du Japon.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| nan | O͘-siông | Wikidata |
| pt | Pinus thunbergii | Wikidata |
| pl | sosna Thunberga | Wikidata |
| udm | Япониысь сьӧд пужым | Wikidata |
| fr | pin noir du Japon | Wikidata |
| ko | 곰솔 | Wikidata |
| en | Pinus thunbergii | Wikidata |
| es | Pinus thunbergii | Wikidata |
| th | สนดำญี่ปุ่น | Wikidata |
| fi | japaninmustamänty | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Picea polita, possesses a very specific and limited natural range. Its geographical distribution is primarily concentrated within the region of Eastern Asia. Specifically, this medicinal species is found growing in the natural habitats of Japan. Because its occurrence is so localized, it is considered an endemic element of the Japanese landscape. Understanding this restricted territory is essential for the conservation and study of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Picea polita, offers various components that are utilized in traditional and medicinal practices. The outer bark is often harvested for its specific chemical properties, while the needles are frequently used to create infusions or oils rich in essential compounds. Additionally, the defoliated twigs serve as another significant source of medicinal constituents, making the different structural elements of the tree vital to its therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| outer bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| needles | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| defoliated twigs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |