Syringa pinnatifolia
Syringa pinnatifolia, commonly known as the pinnate-leaf lilac, is a resilient medicinal shrub valued in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its unique foliage, this plant contains bioactive compounds utilized to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments. Understanding its botanical properties offers promising insights into its potential therapeutic applications in modern phytotherapy.
- Scientific name: Syringa pinnatifolia
- Family: Oleaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Lamiales and the family Oleaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Syringa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Oleaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Syringa | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Syringa pinnatifolia, is recognized by several common names across different languages and regions. In German, it is referred to as der Federblättrige Flieder, while in Chinese, it is commonly called 羽叶丁香 (yǔ yè dīng xiāng). Depending on the specific regional orthography, it is written as 羽叶丁香 in simplified Chinese (zh-cn) and 羽葉丁香 in traditional Chinese (zh-tw). Additionally, it is sometimes identified by the more specific name 羽叶丁香（贺兰山丁香） to denote its association with the Helan Mountains.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Fiederblättriger Flieder | Wikidata |
| zh | 羽叶丁香 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 羽叶丁香 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 羽葉丁香 | Wikidata |
| zh | 羽叶丁香（贺兰山丁香） | Wikidata |
| zh | 山沉香 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad and varied geographical distribution across several regions of China. It can be found growing in the areas of China South-Central and China North-Central. Additionally, its presence extends to the northern territories of Inner Mongolia. The species is also documented to inhabit the high-altitude landscapes of Qinghai. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in diverse Chinese environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Syringa pinnatifolia, utilizes various components for medicinal purposes, specifically focusing on the structural elements of its growth. The therapeutic potential is often derived from the stems, which serve as the primary support for the foliage. More specifically, the stem bark contains concentrated bioactive compounds that are harvested for traditional remedies. In many preparation processes, the peeled stem is carefully removed to access the inner tissues, and these peeled stems are frequently processed into decoctions or extracts to harness their full medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peeled stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Peeled Stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Syringa pinnatifolia has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3a, 3b, 6a, furostan, isocalamendiol.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3a | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3b | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6a | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| furostan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isocalamendiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pluviatolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Syringa pinnatifolia has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, myocardial ischemia.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| angina pectoris | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myocardial infarction | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myocardial ischemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |