Salix oritrepha
Salix oritrepha · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Salix oritrepha, is a resilient medicinal plant valued for its therapeutic properties. Traditionally used to alleviate pain and reduce inflammation, it contains natural compounds similar to aspirin. This species plays a vital role in ethnobotany, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and herbal remedies.
- Family
- Salicaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Salix oritrephaTaxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Malpighiales and the family Salicaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in the genus Salix.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Salicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Salix | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of China. It can be found growing within the landscapes of China South-Central and China North-Central. Furthermore, its range extends into the northern territories of Inner Mongolia. The species is also documented to inhabit the high-altitude areas of Qinghai. Finally, its presence is noted throughout the vast plateau of Tibet.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salix oritrepha has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, Friedelin, Luteolin 7-O-glucoside.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Friedelin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Luteolin 7-O-glucoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Friedelin
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Luteolin 7-O-glucoside
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica