Schisandra cauliflora
Schisandra cauliflora · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Schisandra cauliflora, is a climbing woody vine native to East Asia. Often referred to as "Magnolia vine," this medicinal plant is prized in traditional medicine for its adaptogenic properties. It is frequently used to enhance mental clarity, reduce fatigue, and support overall metabolic health.
- Family
- Schisandraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Schisandra caulifloraSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Austrobaileyales, it is classified under the family Schisandraceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Schisandra.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Austrobaileyales |
| Family | Schisandraceae |
| Genus | Schisandra |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Schisandra cauliflora, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the Indo-China region. Specifically, current records indicate that it is found growing in Vietnam. This localized distribution suggests that the species is highly adapted to the unique tropical climates of this particular area. Consequently, understanding its native Vietnamese environment is essential for its conservation and study.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Schisandra cauliflora has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of natural medicines
Chemicals
Schisandra cauliflora has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Alismoxide, Pregomisin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Alismoxide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pregomisin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Alismoxide
- Journal of natural medicines
Pregomisin
- Journal of natural medicines
Conditions
Schisandra cauliflora has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include muscle strength, sarcopenia.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle strength | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sarcopenia | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Muscle strength
- Journal of natural medicines
Sarcopenia
- Journal of natural medicines