Pinus armandi
Pinus armandi, commonly known as the Armand pine, is a majestic coniferous species native to China. Valued for its ornamental beauty and ecological significance, this resilient evergreen offers more than just aesthetic appeal. In traditional practices, various parts of the tree have been explored for their potential medicinal properties.
- Scientific name: Pinus armandi
- Family: Pinaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Pinus armandi, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Pinidae, it follows the order Pinales and the family Pinaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Pinus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Pinaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pinus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions within China. It can be found growing in the provinces of China South-Central and China Southeast. Furthermore, its range extends northward into the regions of China North-Central and Inner Mongolia. The species also inhabits the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Collectively, these locations represent a broad geographical footprint for the species throughout the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pinus armandi has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 12-hydroxyabietic acid, 15-hydroxydehydroabietic acid, 2,3-Butanediol, beta-sitosterol, chlorophyll a.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 12-hydroxyabietic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 15-hydroxydehydroabietic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,3-Butanediol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophyll a | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dehydroabietic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isodextropimaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malondialdehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pinus armandi has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Serratia marcescens.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Serratia marcescens | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |