Pinus roxburghii
Pinus longifolia
Pinus roxburgii, commonly known as the Chir Pine, is a majestic coniferous tree native to the Himalayas. Renowned for its versatile medicinal properties, it yields valuable resin used in traditional healing. Various parts of the tree offer therapeutic benefits, supporting respiratory health and providing essential oils in ethnobotanical practices.
- Scientific name: Pinus roxburghii
- Family: Pinaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Pinus roxburgii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Pinidae within the order Pinales. Furthermore, it is a member of the family Pinaceae and falls 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 |
Common Names
This plant, Pinus roxburghii, is known by various names across different languages and regions. In Chinese, it is referred to as 西藏长叶松 (zh-hans), 西藏長葉松 (zh-hant), and 西藏長葉松 (zh-hk). In West Frisian, it is called Roksburg-pino (eo), and in Malayalam, it is known as ചരളം (ml).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 西藏长叶松 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 西藏長葉松 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 西藏長葉松 | Wikidata |
| eo | Roksburg-pino | Wikidata |
| ml | ചരളം | Wikidata |
| te | సరళదేవదారు | Wikidata |
| ur | چیڑ | Wikidata |
| az | Roksburq şamı | Wikidata |
| pnb | چیڑھ | Wikidata |
| ta | சீமைத்தேவதாரு | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans several distinct regions. In the Indian Subcontinent, it is widely distributed across India, Bangladesh, and the East Himalaya. Its presence also extends into the high-altitude regions of Tibet within China. Interestingly, the species is recorded as far as Ascension in the Middle Atlantic Ocean. This widespread distribution highlights the adaptability of Pinus roxburghii across varied environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Atlantic Ocean | Ascension | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pinus roxburgii, possesses several distinct morphological features that are utilized for various medicinal and economic purposes. The most visible part is the long, slender green needle, which serves as the primary site for photosynthesis and contains essential oils. The reproductive structures are found in the cone, with woody female cones typically being more prominent and used in various traditional applications. The thick, textured bark protects the inner tissues of the tree and is often collected for its specific chemical properties. Finally, the seed, contained within the cones, is a vital component of the plant's life cycle and is known for its nutritional and biological value.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| needle | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Seed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pinus roxburghii has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-caryophyllene, abietic acid, quercetin, sesquiterpenes, terpinen-4-ol.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (E)-caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abietic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpinen-4-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pinus roxburghii has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pinus roxburghii has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Micrococcus luteus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, blisters, boils.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Micrococcus luteus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blisters | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| boils | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |