Schisandra incarnata
Schisandra incarnata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Schisandra incarnata, is a perennial climbing vine native to North America, often called Magnolia Vine. Renowned in traditional medicine for its restorative properties, this adaptogen helps the body manage stress. Its small, fleshy berries are used to support vitality, improve cognitive function, and promote overall holistic wellness and balance.
- Family
- Schisandraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf · Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Schisandra incarnataSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Austrobaileyales and the family Schisandraceae. It is ultimately identified by the 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 incarnata, exhibits a specific geographical range across Asia. In China, its presence is primarily concentrated within the South-Central regions of the country. Additionally, the species can be found extending into the Indian Subcontinent. Within this area, it is specifically located in the East Himalaya mountain range. These distinct locations define the natural habitat where the species thrives.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Schisandra incarnata is characterized by its growth habit as an obligatory climber, utilizing surrounding structures for physical support to ascend toward light. It functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite, establishing its own root system to derive nutrients and water directly from the substrate. Furthermore, it is a terrestrial plant, anchoring itself in the soil of its natural habitat to support its climbing vines.
- Climber :
- obligatory
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Parasite :
- independent
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Schisandra incarnata has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Phytochemistry
Stem
- Phytochemistry
Chemicals
Schisandra incarnata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chicanine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| chicanine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
chicanine
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Preparations
Schisandra incarnata has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Methanol extract
- Phytochemistry