Skimmia arborescens
Skimmia arborescens, commonly known as the Japanese Skimmia, is a versatile evergreen shrub prized for its ornamental beauty and medicinal potential. Often used in traditional practices, its leaves and stems offer various therapeutic properties. This resilient plant thrives in shaded environments, adding lush texture and delicate seasonal charm to gardens.
- Scientific name: Skimmia arborescens
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Sapindaales and the family Rutaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Skimmia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Skimmia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Skimmia arborescens, is known by various names depending on the linguistic context. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans, zh, zh-cn), it is referred to as 乔木茵芋; in Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), the name is written as 喬木茵芋; and in the Hong Kong dialect (zh-hk), it is also commonly called 喬木茵芋.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 乔木茵芋 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 喬木茵芋 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 喬木茵芋 | Wikidata |
| zh | 乔木茵芋 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 乔木茵芋 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 乔木茵芋 | Wikidata |
| zh | 茵芋 | Wikidata |
| zh | 龙老根 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found growing in the South-Central and Southeast territories, as well as in the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is specifically noted in the Assam region. Additionally, it thrives within the East Himalaya mountains. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to inhabit various mountainous and subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Skimmia arborescens has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Coumarins, nodakenetin, scopoletin, scopolin, skimmin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nodakenetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopoletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skimmin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| umbelliferone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |