Schisandra rubriflora

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Austrobaileyales. Finally, it is a member of the family Schisandraceae and falls under the genus Schisandra.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific range of occurrence across several key Asian regions. Within China, its distribution is primarily concentrated in the South-Central areas. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found throughout the East Himalaya region. Additionally, the species extends into Indo-China, specifically inhabiting parts of Myanmar. These locations collectively define the natural geographical footprint of Schisandra rubriflora.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Schisandra rubriflora is characterized by its ability to inhabit a diverse vertical gradient within its native montane habitats, demonstrating significant adaptability to varying altitudinal conditions. This species thrives across a broad elevational range, establishing itself in ecosystems situated from as low as 200 m AMSL to as high as 3500 m AMSL. This wide distribution suggests that the plant can tolerate a variety of microclimates, ranging from warmer, lower-altitude subtropical zones to the cooler, more temperate conditions found in higher montane environments. Such an expansive ecological niche allows it to persist through varying levels of moisture availability and temperature fluctuations typical of these altitudinal shifts.

Elevational range max:

3500 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

200 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Schisandra rubriflora is characterized by its growth habit as an obligatory climber, utilizing surrounding structures to ascend toward light. It functions as an independent organism, showing no parasitic tendencies toward its host plants. While it utilizes climbing mechanisms, it remains a terrestrial plant, rooting in the soil rather than living as an epiphyte. Additionally, the plant exhibits a woody structure, providing the necessary physical strength to support its climbing life cycle.

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Schisandra rubriflora has 3 reported plant parts identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, leaf, stem.

Fruit

1. Journal of natural products
2. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
3. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Leaf

1. Organic letters
2. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Stem

1. Organic letters
2. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemicals

Schisandra rubriflora has 27 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Schisandrin, (+)-Gomisin M2, (+/-)-Gomisin M1, Angeloylgomisin P, CHLOROGENIC ACID.

Schisandrin

1. Journal of natural products
2. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

(+)-Gomisin M2

1. Journal of natural products

(+/-)-Gomisin M1

1. Journal of natural products

Angeloylgomisin P

1. Journal of natural products

CHLOROGENIC ACID

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Cryptochlorogenic acid

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Deoxyschisandrin

1. Journal of natural products

Deoxyschizandrin

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Epigomisin O

1. Journal of natural products

Flavonoids

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Schisandra rubriflora has 1 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.

Anticancer

1. Chinese medicine

Conditions

Schisandra rubriflora has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include HIV-1, HIV, cancer.

Hiv-1

1. Organic letters
2. Journal of natural products

Hiv

1. Journal of natural products

Cancer

1. Chinese medicine

Preparations

Schisandra rubriflora has 3 reported preparations identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanolic extract of the fruits of Schisandra rubriflora, methanolic extracts, organic extract.

Ethanolic extract of the fruits of schisandra rubriflora

1. Journal of natural products

Methanolic extracts

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Organic extract

1. Journal of natural products