Rhus chinensis var. roxburghii
Rhus chinensis var. roxburghii, commonly known as Chinese Sumac, is a versatile medicinal plant deeply rooted in traditional pharmacopeia. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is primarily utilized to treat inflammation, skin conditions, and digestive issues. This resilient shrub offers significant phytochemical benefits, making it a vital botanical resource.
- Scientific name: Rhus chinensis var. roxburghii
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 Anacardiaceae and the genus Rhus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Anacardiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rhus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Rhus chinensis var. roxburghii, is recognized by various common names across different linguistic and regional contexts. In Chinese, it is referred to as 羅氏鹽膚木 (zh), 罗氏盐肤木 (zh-hans), and 罗氏盐肤木 (zh-cn), while also being called 滨盐麸木 (zh) and 罗氏盐肤木 (zh-cn). Additionally, it is known as Prihuc (trv) in certain local traditions.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 羅氏鹽膚木 | Wikidata |
| trv | Prihuc | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 罗氏盐肤木 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 罗氏盐肤木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 滨盐麸木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 盐酸树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 盐肤木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 滨盐肤木 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions in East and Southeast Asia. In China, its presence is noted throughout the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. The species also extends its range to the island of Taiwan within Eastern Asia. Furthermore, its geographical reach includes the Indo-China region, specifically within Laos. Together, these locations define the natural habitat where this medicinal variety can be found.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Chinese Sumac, utilizes various structures for its growth and medicinal properties, but the stem serves as a fundamental component of its physical framework. The stem provides the essential structural support required to lift the compound leaves toward the sunlight and acts as the primary conduit for transporting water and nutrients throughout the organism. In medicinal contexts, the woody nature of the stem reflects the plant's overall resilience and contributes to the complex chemical composition characteristic of the Rhus genus.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |