Prunus tenella
Prunus tenella, commonly known as the shadow plum, is a resilient medicinal plant prized for its unique therapeutic properties. Deeply rooted in traditional herbalism, its bark and fruit are utilized to soothe digestive ailments and reduce inflammation. This botanical treasure offers a natural approach to holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Prunus tenella
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, it is identified by the 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, Prunus tenebrosa (often referred to in botanical contexts related to the genus Prunus), is known by several common names across different Chinese linguistic regions. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans, zh-cn) and in Singapore (zh-sg), it is referred to as 矮扁桃. Similarly, in Traditional Chinese (zh-hant) and the specific regional usage of Hong Kong (zh-hk), the common name remains 矮扁桃.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 矮扁桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 矮扁桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 矮扁桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 矮扁桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 矮扁桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 矮扁桃 | Wikidata |
| ru | Миндаль степной | Wikidata |
| sr-el | Stepski badem | Wikidata |
| sr-ec | Степски бадем | Wikidata |
| hu | törpe mandula | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical presence across various regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its distribution can be specifically identified within the borders of Sweden. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is commonly found throughout the landscapes of Germany and Austria. Its range further extends through the territories of both Czechia and Slovakia. Finally, the presence of this medicinal plant is also well-documented within Hungary.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
Chemicals
Prunus tenella 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |