West Himalayan Skimmia

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• West Himalayan Skimmia

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known as Skimmia anquetilia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Sapindales. Finally, it is classified within the family Rutaceae and the genus Skimmia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in Asia. Within Western Asia, its presence can be noted in Afghanistan. It is also found across the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the country of Nepal. Furthermore, its range extends into Pakistan, which is another part of the Indian Subcontinent. Finally, the species is documented to inhabit the West Himalaya region.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Skimmia anquetilia is characterized by its distinct growth form and structural composition. It is classified as a shrub, exhibiting a robust and well-developed architecture. The plant possesses a woody nature, featuring lignified stems that provide necessary structural integrity. Unlike many climbing species, it does not function as a climber; it is strictly self-supporting, maintaining its upright stature through its own rigid, woody framework rather than relying on external structures for ascent.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

shrub

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Skimmia anquetilia has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Alkanes, Alkenes, Esculin sesquihydrate, Esters, Fatty acids.

Alkanes

1. Frontiers in plant science

Alkenes

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Esculin sesquihydrate

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Esters

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Fatty acids

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L-Carnosine

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Terpenes

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acacetin

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

carboxylic acids

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linoleic acid

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Skimmia anquetilia has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Hepatoprotective.

Antioxidant

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2. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Antibacterial

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Hepatoprotective

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Medicinal Uses

Skimmia anquetilia has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include burns, fever, headache, inflammation, influenza.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations