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Amur mountain-ash

Sorbus aucuparia subsp. pohuashanensis · Accepted scientific name

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Amur mountain-ash, scientifically known as Sorbus aucuparia subsp. pohuashanensis, is a remarkable medicinal subspecies valued for its unique bioactive properties. Found in specific high-altitude regions, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Its berries and foliage are studied for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, contributing to traditional and modern herbal medicine.

Family
Rosaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Fruit
Common names
Amur Mountain-Ash
Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sorbus aucuparia subsp. pohuashanensis

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • Pohuasha-Eberesche

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Sorbus as the subspecies pohuashensis.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Rosales
Family Rosaceae
Genus Sorbus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within East Asia. In the Russian Far East, its distribution encompasses the Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye regions. Moving into China, the species can be found spanning the territory of Inner Mongolia. Additionally, it is documented to grow throughout the Manchuria region. Together, these locations define the natural habitat for this particular subspecies.

Region Area
Russian Far East Amur
Russian Far East Khabarovsk
Russian Far East Primorye
China Inner Mongolia
China Manchuria
China China North-Central
Eastern Asia Korea

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Sorbus aucuparia subsp. pohuashanensis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit.

Plant parts reported in Sorbus aucuparia subsp. pohuashanensis
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Fruit 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Fruit

  1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Chemicals

Sorbus aucuparia subsp. pohuashanensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include OLEANOLIC ACID, Terpenes, Ursolic acid.

Chemicals reported in Sorbus aucuparia subsp. pohuashanensis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
OLEANOLIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Terpenes 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ursolic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

OLEANOLIC ACID

  1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Terpenes

  1. Physiologia plantarum

Ursolic acid

  1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Preparations

Sorbus aucuparia subsp. pohuashanensis has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Suspension Cells, fruits.

Preparations reported for Sorbus aucuparia subsp. pohuashanensis
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Suspension cells 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fruits 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Suspension cells

  1. Cells

Fruits

  1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie