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.
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