Schisandra micrantha
Schisandra micrantha, commonly known as the small-flowered magnolia, is a climbing shrub native to East Asian forests. Valued in traditional medicine, its berries and bark contain bioactive compounds used to support vitality, reduce fatigue, and enhance cognitive function, making it a significant botanical resource in herbal pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Schisandra micrantha
- Family: Schisandraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined 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 micrantha, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is known as 小花五味子 (zh), 小花五味子 (zh-hans), and 小花五味子 (zh-cn). In Arabic, it is called شزندرة صغيرة السداة (ar), while in Bengali, it is identified as শিসান্দ্রা মাইক্রান্থা (bn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 小花五味子 | Wikidata |
| ar | شزندرة صغيرة السداة | Wikidata |
| bn | শিসান্দ্রা মাইক্রান্থা | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 小花五味子 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 小花五味子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 香石藤叶 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across several Asian regions. In China, it is primarily found throughout the South-Central territories. Its distribution extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the state of Assam. Furthermore, the species is documented across the Indo-China region, particularly in Myanmar. These locations define the natural habitat where the medicinal plant can be sourced.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Schisandra micrantha has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-anwulignan, deoxyschizandrin, gomisin M2, micrandilactone A.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-anwulignan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| deoxyschizandrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gomisin M2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| micrandilactone A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |