Premna puberula
Premna puberulat, commonly known as a medicinal shrub, is a significant plant in traditional herbal medicine. Valued for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is often used to treat various ailments, including skin disorders and inflammatory conditions. This plant serves as a vital resource in natural healing and botanical studies.
- Scientific name: Premna puberula
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Premna.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Premna | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Premna pubeula, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese (zh), it is known as 狐臭柴, 斑鸠占叶, and 长柄臭黄荆. Specifically, in both Simplified Chinese (zh-cn) and Traditional Chinese (zh-tw), the name 狐臭柴 is used to describe this medicinal species.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 狐臭柴 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 狐臭柴 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 狐臭柴 | Wikidata |
| zh | 斑鸠占叶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 长柄臭黄荆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 斑鸠占 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Premna pubebrula, exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the country of China. It is found across the diverse landscapes of China South-Central. Additionally, the species extends its range into the regions of China North-Central. Its presence is also documented throughout China Southeast. Together, these areas define the primary natural habitats for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Premna puberula has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alpha-linolenic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-linolenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Premna puberula has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Ulcerative Colitis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ulcerative Colitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |