Rhus punjabensis
Rhus punjabensis, commonly known as the Punjab sumac, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to various arid regions. Renowned for its antioxidant properties, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat digestive ailments and skin inflammations. This resilient plant offers significant therapeutic potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Rhus punjabensis
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further organized into the order Sapindales and the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic designation is placed within 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 punjabensis, is referred to by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is identified as 旁遮普麸杨, a name that is consistently used across the language codes zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn (旁遮普麸杨).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 旁遮普麸杨 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 旁遮普麸杨 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 旁遮普麸杨 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning multiple regions across Asia. Within China, it is widely documented in the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Its presence is also noted in the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Beyond China, the species extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically found in Assam. Together, these locations highlight the plant's diverse natural habitat across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Rhus punjabensis has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cycloartenol, Lupeol, catechin, flavonoid, gallic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cycloartenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rhus punjabensis has 7 reported activities identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antibacterial, Cytotoxic, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Inflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rhus punjabensis has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus flavus, cancer, infectious diseases.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus flavus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |