Sequoia sempervirens
Coast redwood
Sequoiia sempervirens, commonly known as the Coast Redwood, is a towering coniferous giant native to the Pacific Coast. While primarily celebrated for its ecological majesty, its resinous bark and essential oils have historically been studied for their antimicrobial properties and potential therapeutic uses in traditional botanical applications.
- Scientific name: Sequoia sempervirens
- Family: Cupressaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Pinidae and order Pinales, it is a member of the family Cupressaceae. Ultimately, its scientific classification is defined by the genus Sequoiia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Cupressaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sequoia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Sequoia sempervirens, is widely recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 红杉 (zh-hans) and specifically as 红杉 (zh-cn) in mainland China, while it is also known as 红杉 (zh-sg) in Singapore. In Traditional Chinese, the name is written as 紅杉 (zh-hant), which is also the designation used in Hong Kong as 紅杉 (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 红杉 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 紅杉 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 紅杉 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 红杉 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 红杉 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 紅杉 | Wikidata |
| eu | Sekuoia luze | Wikidata |
| pl | sekwoja wieczniezielona | Wikidata |
| nah | Quināmehtlatzcan | Wikidata |
| udm | Секвойя | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a highly fragmented geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be identified within Great Britain. Moving toward Southwestern Europe, it is found in both the Baleares and France. Its range extends into Southeastern Europe, specifically within Italy. Finally, the species is also located in the Northwestern U.S.A., specifically in Oregon.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
Chemicals
Sequoia sempervirens has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Methyl angolensate.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Methyl angolensate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |