Schisandra pubescens
Schisandra pubevescens, commonly known as the hairy schisandra, is a valuable medicinal climber native to East Asia. Renowned for its adaptogenic properties, this plant is used in traditional medicine to enhance vitality, reduce fatigue, and support cognitive function. Its unique berries offer potent antioxidant benefits for holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Schisandra pubescens
- Family: Schisandraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | 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 pubescens, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is commonly identified as 毛叶五味子, 柔毛五味子, or by the simplified forms 毛叶五味子 (zh-hans) and 毛叶五味子 (zh-cn). In Arabic, the species is known as شزندرة زغباء.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 毛叶五味子 | Wikidata |
| ar | شزندرة زغباء | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 毛叶五味子 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 毛叶五味子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 柔毛五味子 | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Schisandra pubescens has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-gomisin K2, Angeloylgomisin Q, Pregomisin, Schisantherin A, gomisin S.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-gomisin K2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angeloylgomisin Q | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pregomisin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Schisantherin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gomisin S | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |