Prunus ulmifolia
Prunus ulmifolia, commonly known as the elm-leaf cherry, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional herbalism. Characterized by its distinctive foliage, it offers significant therapeutic potential. Renowned for its antioxidant properties, this species is frequently studied for its ability to support immune health and reduce systemic inflammation.
- Scientific name: Prunus ulmifolia
- Family: Rosaceae
- 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 Rosales, falling into the family Rosaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within 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 ulmifolia, is known by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 榆叶桃 (zh), 榆葉桃 (zh-Hant), and 榆叶桃 (zh-Hans).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 榆叶桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 榆葉桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 榆叶桃 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Prunus ulmifolia, exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the region of Central Asia. It can be found growing naturally across the vast landscapes of Kazakhstan. Additionally, its range extends into the mountainous terrains of Kirgizstan. The species is also documented to inhabit various areas throughout Tadzhikistan. Finally, the plant maintains a presence within the borders of Uzbekistan, completing its regional distribution.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Prunus ulmifolia, utilizes its leaves as a key component in its medicinal profile. These leaves are characterized by their distinct shape and vein patterns, which serve as a primary identification feature for the species. In various traditional practices, the leaves are harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's overall therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Prunus ulmifolia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include citronellol, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| citronellol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Prunus ulmifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |