Symplocos paniculata
Sapphire-berry
Symplocos paniculata, commonly known as the "Golden Everlasting," is a versatile medicinal shrub native to subtropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering significant therapeutic potential through its diverse phytochemical properties.
- Scientific name: Symplocos paniculata
- Family: Symplocaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ericales. Finally, it is a member of the family Symplocaceae, falling under the genus Symplocos.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Symplocaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Symplocos | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Symplocos paniculata, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is known as 白檀 (zh-hans, zh-hant, zh-hk, and zh), while in Finnish, it is called safiirikorumarja.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 白檀 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 白檀 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 白檀 | Wikidata |
| fi | safiirikorumarja | Wikidata |
| zh | 白檀 | Wikidata |
| ko | 노린재나무 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 白檀 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 白檀 | Wikidata |
| ja | クロミノニシゴリ | Wikidata |
| ar | سيمبلوكوس مذنبة | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several distinct regions of China. It can be found growing in the South-Central parts of the country, as well as on the island of Hainan. Moving toward the northern territories, its range extends into Inner Mongolia. The distribution also reaches into the Manchuria region. Finally, the species is documented to inhabit the North-Central areas of China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Symplocos paniculata, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, with a particular focus on its roots. The roots are often harvested in traditional medicine due to their specific bioactive compounds, which are believed to contribute to the plant's overall therapeutic profile. By utilizing the roots, practitioners can access the concentrated nutrients and chemical constituents that the plant stores underground to support its growth and survival.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Symplocos paniculata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |