Sinofranchetia chinensis
Sinofranchetiia chinensis, commonly known as the Chinese Sinofranchetiia, is a medicinal plant valued in traditional herbal practices. Native to specific Asian regions, it contains bioactive compounds utilized for their therapeutic potential. Researchers continue to explore its pharmacological properties, focusing on its ability to support various health functions and wellness.
- Scientific name: Sinofranchetia chinensis
- Family: Lardizabalaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Ranunculales and the family Lardizabalaceae. It is specifically identified by its genus, Sinofranchetia, and its species name, Sinofranchetiia chinensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Lardizabalaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sinofranchetia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Sinofranchetia chinensis, is referred to by various names depending on the language and region. In simplified Chinese (zh-hans), it is known as 串果藤属, while in traditional Chinese (zh-hant) and the Cantonese variant used in Hong Kong (zh-hk), the name is written as 串果藤屬. In Portuguese (pt), it is simply called Sinofranchetiia, and in general Chinese (zh), it is commonly known as 串果藤.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 串果藤属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 串果藤屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 串果藤屬 | Wikidata |
| pt | Sinofranchetia | Wikidata |
| zh | 串果藤 | Wikidata |
| ru | Синофранхетия | Wikidata |
| hr | Sinofrančetija | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 串果藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 串果藤 | Wikidata |
| es | Holboellia chinensis | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several key regions within the country of China. Specifically, it can be found throughout the South-Central part of the nation. Its range also extends into the North-Central regions of China. Additionally, the species is distributed across the Southeast territory. Together, these areas represent the primary geographical locations where this medicinal plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sinofranchetiia chinensis, is characterized by its specific structural components used in traditional applications, particularly the stem. The stem serves as the central axis of the plant, providing the necessary support for the leaves and reproductive structures while facilitating the transport of water and nutrients throughout the organism. In many medicinal contexts involving this species, the woody or herbaceous qualities of the stem are essential characteristics used to identify the plant and determine its suitability for therapeutic use.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sinofranchetia chinensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include isoliquiritigenin, liquiritigenin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| isoliquiritigenin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liquiritigenin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |