Salix oritrepha
Salix oritrepha, commonly known as the willow species, is a medicinal plant valued for its therapeutic properties. Rich in salicin, it has historically been utilized to alleviate pain and reduce inflammation. This resilient shrub serves as a vital natural resource in traditional herbal medicine for treating various systemic ailments.
- Scientific name: Salix oritrepha
- Family: Salicaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical 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 |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Salix oreophila, is recognized by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 山生柳, 山生柳, and 山生柳 across different regional designations (zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn), while it is also known as 小红柳根 (zh) in certain medicinal or local contexts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 山生柳 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 山生柳 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 山生柳 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小红柳根 | Wikidata |
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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Salix oreotrapha, utilizes its above ground part as the primary source for medicinal extraction. The branches and bark of this woody shrub contain key bioactive compounds, such as salicin, which are harvested from the aerial structures to create therapeutic preparations. Because the medicinal properties are concentrated in these visible, elevated segments, the above ground part is the most essential component for both botanical study and traditional healing practices.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| above ground part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Salix oritrepha has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beta-sitosterol, friedelin, luteolin-7-O-glucoside.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| friedelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin-7-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |