Prunus mongolica
Prunus mongolica, commonly known as the Mongolian Cherry, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to East Asian landscapes. Valued in traditional medicine, its bark and fruits possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This hardy plant serves as a vital resource for herbal remedies and contributes to regional ecological biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Prunus mongolica
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales, it is classified under the family Rosaceae. Finally, its taxonomic designation is completed by its genus, Prunus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Prunus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Prunus mongolica, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is known as 蒙古扁桃 (zh), which is specifically written as 蒙古扁桃 in both mainland China (zh-cn) and Taiwan (zh-tw). Additionally, the plant is identified by the name 乌兰-布衣勒语 (zh) in its Mongolian context.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 蒙古扁桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 蒙古扁桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 蒙古扁桃 | Wikidata |
| zh | 乌兰-布衣勒语 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across specific regions of East Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the Inner Mongolia autonomous region. Its presence also extends into the North-Central parts of China. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed across the country of Mongolia. These locations define the core natural range for Prunus mongolica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Prunus mongolica, is valued for its medicinal properties which are primarily derived from its seeds. The most significant component used in traditional remedies is the kernel, which is extracted from the fruit. Within each individual kernel, there is a rich concentration of therapeutic oil that is often processed for various applications. By utilizing the kernels in this manner, practitioners can access the concentrated nutrients and bioactive compounds essential for its healing effects.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kernels | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kernel | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Prunus mongolica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include oil.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Prunus mongolica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifibrotic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifibrotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Prunus mongolica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include liver fibrosis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| liver fibrosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |