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Sweetleaf

Symplocos · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Sweetleaf, scientifically known as Symplocos, is a versatile medicinal plant prized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional medicine, its leaves and bark contain bioactive compounds that offer antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial benefits. This resilient shrub remains a vital resource for treating various ailments and enhancing holistic wellness.

Family
Symplocaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Sweetleaf
Scientific synonyms
Cordyloblaste · Decadia · 20 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Symplocos

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Ericales and the family Symplocaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Symplocos.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Ericales
Family Symplocaceae
Genus Symplocos

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of China. It can be found throughout the China South-Central area, spanning diverse ecological zones. The species is also documented in the tropical environment of Hainan. Moving northward, its range extends into the vast landscapes of Inner Mongolia. Finally, its presence is noted in both Manchuria and the China North-Central regions.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China Hainan
China Inner Mongolia
China Manchuria
China China North-Central
China China Southeast
China Tibet
Eastern Asia Japan
Eastern Asia Korea
Eastern Asia Nansei-shoto

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Symplocos has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CR, Flavonoids, Iridoids, Lignans, Phenols.

Chemicals reported in Symplocos
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
CR 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Iridoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Lignans 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Phenols 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Steroids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Terpenoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

CR

  1. Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance

Flavonoids

  1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Iridoids

  1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Lignans

  1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Phenols

  1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Steroids

  1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Terpenoids

  1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Conditions

Symplocos has 6 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include fever, hemostasis, leprosy, malaria, menorrhagia.

Conditions investigated for Symplocos
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Fever 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hemostasis 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Leprosy 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Malaria 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Menorrhagia 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ulcers 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Fever

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Hemostasis

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Leprosy

  1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Malaria

  1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Menorrhagia

  1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Ulcers

  1. Journal of Asian natural products research