Pterocarya stenoptera
Chinese wingnut
Pterocarya stenoptera, commonly known as the Chinese Winged Anacardium, is a distinctive deciduous tree valued for its ornamental beauty and medicinal potential. Native to East Asia, its various parts are utilized in traditional practices to address inflammatory conditions, offering unique bioactive compounds for natural therapeutic applications and wellness.
- Scientific name: Pterocarya stenoptera
- Family: Juglandaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fagales. Finally, it is a member of the family Juglandaceae and is situated within the genus Pterocarya.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fagales | WCVP |
| Family | Juglandaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pterocarya | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Pterocarya stenoptera, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), it is known as 枫杨, while in Traditional Chinese (zh-hant) and the Cantonese-specific usage in Hong Kong (zh-hk), it is referred to as 楓楊. In Japanese (ja), the species is called シナサワグルミ, and in Serbian (sr), it is identified as Кинеска птерокарија.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 枫杨 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 楓楊 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 楓楊 | Wikidata |
| ja | シナサワグルミ | Wikidata |
| sr | Кинеска птерокарија | Wikidata |
| zh | 枫杨 | Wikidata |
| nb | Kinesisk vingenøtt | Wikidata |
| fi | kiinansiipipähkinä | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 枫杨 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 楓楊 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several key regions across Asia. In Central Asia, its presence is specifically noted within Tajikistan. Moving toward the Caucasus, it can be found throughout the North Caucasus and the Transcaucasus regions. Within China, the species is widely distributed across China South-Central. Additionally, its range extends to the southern island province of Hainan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the Chinese wingnut, is utilized in traditional medicine through various components, most notably its dried leaves. These dried leaves are often prepared for decoctions or infusions, serving as a key part of the plant's therapeutic application. While other parts of the tree may be studied, the dried leaves remain a primary focus for those seeking to harness its specific medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dried leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pterocarya stenoptera has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caryophyllene oxide.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caryophyllene oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |