Prunus zippeliana
Big leaf cherry
Prunus zippeliana, commonly known as the Japanese dwarf cherry, is a resilient medicinal plant valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its antioxidant properties, its fruits and bark offer therapeutic benefits. This species is increasingly studied for its potential role in supporting cellular health and managing inflammatory responses naturally.
- Scientific name: Prunus zippeliana
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized into the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined 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 zippeliana, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 大叶桂樱 (zh), 大叶桂樱 (zh-cn), 大葉桂櫻 (zh-tw), and 大葉桂櫻 (zh-hk). Additionally, in Japanese, the species is commonly called バクチノキ (ja).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 大叶桂樱 | Wikidata |
| ja | バクチノキ | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 大葉桂櫻 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 大叶桂樱 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 大葉桂櫻 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 黃土樹 | Wikidata |
| en | big leaf cherry | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 大叶桂樱 | Wikidata |
| zh | 驳骨木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大叶野樱 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions of East Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Its presence extends beyond the mainland into the islands of Japan. Additionally, the species is located within the Nansei-shotō archipelago. Together, these areas define the primary natural range of Prunus zippeliana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Prunus zippeliana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include melanin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| melanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Prunus zippeliana has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hyperpigmentation.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hyperpigmentation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |