Rhus taitensis
Rhus taitensis, commonly known as the Taiyuan sumac, is a significant medicinal shrub valued in traditional pharmacopoeia. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments. Its bioactive compounds offer promising potential for developing new therapeutic agents in modern herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Rhus taitensis
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, falling into the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 by several different names depending on the region and species, includes Rhus taitensis, which is referred to as راس تیتنسیس in Persian and ナンヨウハゼノキ in Japanese. Other related species within the genus include Rhus sandwicenis, known as Tavahi, and Rhus rufa, also referred to as Tavahi.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| to | Tavahi | Wikidata |
| ja | ナンヨウハゼノキ | Wikidata |
| fa | راس تیتنسیس | Wikidata |
| to | Rhus sandwicensis | Wikidata |
| to | Rhus rufa | Wikidata |
| to | Rhus retusa | Wikidata |
| fr | apape | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across various regions within the Malesia botanical zone. Its presence is notably documented throughout the islands of Jawa and Sulawesi. Furthermore, it can be found spreading through the Lesser Sunda Islands. The species also extends its range to the Maluku archipelago. Finally, its geographical footprint reaches as far as the Philippines.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Maluku | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
| Papuasia | Bismarck Archipelago | WCVP |
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
| Papuasia | Solomon Is. | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Fiji | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Rhus taiintensis, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, specifically focusing on its twigs and leaves. The woody twigs are often harvested and processed to be used in traditional remedies, while the green leaves contain bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's overall therapeutic potential. Together, these parts serve as the primary sources for extracting the natural elements required for its medicinal applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| twigs | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rhus taitensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Tetrahdroxysqualene.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Tetrahdroxysqualene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rhus taitensis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Tuberculosis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Mycobacterium tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |