Sorbus commixta
Japanese rowan
Sorbus commixta, commonly known as the hybrid serviceberry, is a versatile deciduous shrub cherished for its ornamental beauty and medicinal potential. Native to East Asia, its berries are rich in antioxidants. Traditionally, various parts of the plant are utilized in folk remedies to support overall wellness and vitality.
- Scientific name: Sorbus commixta
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Sorbus commixta, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales. Finally, it is a member of the Rosaceae family within the genus Sorbus.
| 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 commixta, is known by various names across different languages and regions. In Japanese, it is referred to as ナナカマド, while in Korean, it is called 마가목. Its name is also rendered as Ниппонісь пелідз in Koi, Qarışıq quşarmudu in Azerbaijani, and Japansk Røn in Danish.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | ナナカマド | Wikidata |
| ko | 마가목 | Wikidata |
| koi | Ниппонісь пелідз | Wikidata |
| az | Qarışıq quşarmudu | Wikidata |
| da | Japansk Røn | Wikidata |
| ar | غبيراء مختلطة | Wikidata |
| ru | Рябина смешанная | Wikidata |
| zh | 朝鮮花楸 | Wikidata |
| is | Fjallareynir | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 七灶 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across various parts of Eastern Asia. In the Russian Far East, its range extends to the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin. The species is also well-established within China, specifically in the South-Central and Southeast regions. Furthermore, its presence is noted throughout Japan, rounding out its regional coverage. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's significant footprint across the northeastern Asian landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sorbus commixta, possesses several distinct anatomical features that contribute to its overall structure and potential medicinal utility. The stem provides the primary structural support for the plant, while the slender twig branches extend outward to facilitate seasonal growth. Its foliage is characterized by the leaf, which serves as the main site for photosynthesis. Within the internal tissues, the cortex plays a vital role in protecting and nourishing the plant's inner systems. Finally, the plant produces a notable fruit, which is often a key component of interest in botanical studies and traditional applications.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cortex | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Twig | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sorbus commixta has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 19 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Caffeic acid, Fe, Fe-EDTA, FeSO4, MMP-3.
- Total chemicals
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 19
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe-EDTA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FeSO4 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MMP-3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ROS | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| STE | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calcium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophyll | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Sorbus commixta has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sorbus commixta has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, neurodegenerative diseases, atherosclerosis, bronchitis, cough.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative diseases | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| atherosclerosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dropsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| melanoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuroinflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |