Schisandra incarnata
Schisandra incarnata, commonly known as Schisandra or Magnolia berry, is a versatile adaptogen prized in traditional medicine. Renowned for its ability to reduce stress and enhance mental clarity, this woody vine offers potent antioxidant properties. It is widely utilized to support liver health, stamina, and overall physiological balance.
- Scientific name: Schisandra incarnata
- Family: Schisandraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Austrobaileyales | WCVP |
| Family | Schisandraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Schisandra | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Schisandra incarnata, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is known as 兴山五味子, a name that is consistently used in its traditional forms including 兴山五味子 (zh), 兴山五味子 (zh-hans), and 兴山五味子 (zh-cn). Additionally, in Arabic, it is identified as شزندرة لحمية.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 兴山五味子 | Wikidata |
| ar | شزندرة لحمية | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 兴山五味子 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 兴山五味子 | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Schisandra, is a woody vine characterized by its climbing growth habit, which is facilitated by its flexible and twisting stems. These stems serve as the structural support for the plant as it winds around other vegetation to reach sunlight. Attached to these stems are simple, elliptical leaves that are typically dark green and glossy, providing the necessary surface area for photosynthesis to fuel the plant's medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Schisandra incarnata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chicanine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chicanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |