Podocarpus macrophyllus
Buddhist pine
Podocarpus macrophyllus, commonly known as the Buddhist Pine, is an evergreen conifer valued for its ornamental beauty and medicinal potential. Traditionally used in various cultures, it possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Research explores its bioactive compounds for therapeutic applications, highlighting its significance in both landscaping and natural pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Podocarpus macrophyllus
- Family: Podocarpaceae
- 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. Finally, it is classified under the family Podocarpaceae within the genus Podocarpus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Podocarpaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Podocarpus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Podocarpus macrophyllus, is widely recognized across various Chinese-speaking regions by its common names. In Simplified Chinese, it is known as 罗汉松 (zh-hans and zh-cn), as well as 罗汉松 in Singapore (zh-sg). In Traditional Chinese contexts, it is referred to as 羅漢松 (zh-hanth and zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 罗汉松 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 羅漢松 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 羅漢松 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 罗汉松 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 罗汉松 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 大葉羅漢松 | Wikidata |
| de | Großblättrige Steineibe | Wikidata |
| de-ch | Grossblättrige Steineibe | Wikidata |
| ja | イヌマキ | Wikidata |
| vi | Thông La hán | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of Eastern and Southern Asia. In China, it can be found extensively throughout both the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its range extends into Eastern Asia, where it is native to the landscapes of Japan and Korea. Interestingly, its presence also stretches toward Northern Europe, specifically within Great Britain. This diverse geographical footprint highlights the plant's adaptability to different climates across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Arkansas | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Podocarpus macrophyllus, is primarily characterized by its distinctive foliage, as the leaves are the most prominent part used in various botanical studies and traditional applications. These leaves are typically linear, leathery, and dark green, often arranged spirally along the branches to create a dense, evergreen appearance. In medicinal contexts, the chemical constituents found within the leaves are often the focus of research regarding their potential bioactive properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Podocarpus macrophyllus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Podocarpus macrophyllus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cryptosporidiosis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cryptosporidiosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |