Schisandra pubescens
Schisandra pubescens · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Schisandra pubeceps, is a climbing woody vine native to East Asia. Valued in traditional medicine, this adaptogenic plant is renowned for its ability to enhance vitality, reduce fatigue, and support cognitive function. Its complex chemical profile offers diverse therapeutic potential for holistic wellness and stress management.
- Family
- Schisandraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Schisandra Vestita
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Schisandra pubescensSynonyms
- Schisandra vestita
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Schisandra pubescens, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Austrobaileyales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Schisandraceae and 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 is a medicinal species primarily found within a specific regional range. Its geographical distribution is concentrated in the South-Central part of China. Within this territory, it thrives in the local ecosystems characteristic of that zone. This limited distribution indicates that the species relies on the unique environmental conditions of South-Central China. Consequently, researchers looking for this plant must focus their efforts on these specific Chinese provinces.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Schisandra pubescens is characterized by its growth habit as an obligatory climber, utilizing surrounding structures for support to ascend toward light. It functions as an independent organism, maintaining its own metabolic processes without being a parasite, and is classified as a terrestrial plant rather than an epiphyte. Structurally, the plant exhibits significant woodiness, developing sturdy, woody stems that facilitate its climbing lifestyle and provide the necessary framework for its spreading vines.
- Climber :
- obligatory
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Parasite :
- independent
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Schisandra pubescens has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Gomisin K2, Angeloylgomisin Q, Gomisin S, Pregomisin, Schisantherin A.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-Gomisin K2 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angeloylgomisin Q | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gomisin S | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pregomisin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Schisantherin A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(+)-Gomisin K2
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Angeloylgomisin Q
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Gomisin S
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Pregomisin
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Schisantherin A
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials