Sorbus aucuparia subsp. pohuashanensis
Sorbus aucuparia subsp. pohuashanensis, commonly known as a rare subspecies of the mountain ash, is a botanical treasure found in specific high-altitude regions. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant offers significant medicinal potential, providing traditional healing properties and serving as a vital subject for pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Sorbus aucuparia subsp. pohuashanensis
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sorbus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Sorbus aucuparia subsp. pohuashanensis, is known by several common names depending on the linguistic context; in Chinese, it is referred to as 花楸树 (zh), 花楸树 (zh-hans), or 花楸树 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 花楸树 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 花楸树 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 花楸树 | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sorbus aucuparia subsp. pohuashensis, is characterized by its distinctive medicinal fruits. These fruits serve as the primary component used in traditional applications, often harvested when they reach a specific stage of maturity to ensure the concentration of their bioactive compounds.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |