Ptelea trifoliata
Common hoptree
Ptelea trifoliata, commonly known as the Three-leafed Ptelea, is a versatile medicinal plant cherished in traditional healing. Characterized by its distinctive foliage, it offers various therapeutic properties. Often utilized for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential, this plant serves as a vital natural resource in diverse ethnobotanical practices worldwide.
- Scientific name: Ptelea trifoliata
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Rutaceae and is identified by the genus Ptelea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ptelea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ptelea trifolia, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In German, it is called Kleeulme, while in Danish, it is known as Kløver-Læderkrone. In French, it is simply called Ptelea, and in Polish, the name used is Parczelina trójlistkową. Finally, in Ukrainian, the plant is identified as Птелея трилиста.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Kleeulme | Wikidata |
| da | Kløver-Læderkrone | Wikidata |
| fr | Ptelea | Wikidata |
| pl | Parczelina trójlistkowa | Wikidata |
| uk | Птелея трилиста | Wikidata |
| zh | 榆橘 | Wikidata |
| hu | Hármaslevelű alásfa | Wikidata |
| fa | خاکستر زننده | Wikidata |
| cs | křídlatec trojlistý | Wikidata |
| ru | Птелея трёхлистная | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence is documented within the borders of Belgium. The species can also be found throughout the territories of Czechia-Slovakia and Germany. Furthermore, its range extends into the landscape of Hungary. Finally, the geographical reach of this medicinal plant includes parts of Southwestern Europe, specifically France.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ptelea trifoliata has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include O-4-methylhydroxyluninium, bergapten, beta-sitosterol, choline, neohydroxylunine.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| O-4-methylhydroxyluninium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bergapten | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| choline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neohydroxylunine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pteleatinium chloride | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pteleine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skimmianine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |