Tetracentron sinense
Tetracentron sinense, commonly known as the Chinese tea plant, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it offers significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Often utilized in herbal formulations, this plant serves as a vital resource for promoting holistic wellness and therapeutic healing.
- Scientific name: Tetracentron sinense
- Family: Trochodendraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Trochodendrales, it is classified under the family Trochodendraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Tetracentron.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Trochodendrales | WCVP |
| Family | Trochodendraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tetracentron | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Tetracentron sinense, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called der Vierspornbaum, while in Spanish, it is simply known as Tetracentron. It holds the name 水青树 in Chinese and is identified as スイセイジュ属 in Japanese. Additionally, in Polish, it is commonly referred to as Tetracentron chiński.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Vierspornbaum | Wikidata |
| es | Tetracentron | Wikidata |
| zh | 水青树 | Wikidata |
| ja | スイセイジュ属 | Wikidata |
| pl | Tetracentron chiński | Wikidata |
| fi | Kiinanherttapuu | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 水青树 | Wikidata |
| arz | تيتراسينترون سينينس | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 水青树 | Wikidata |
| de | Sporenblattbaum | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Its presence also extends into the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Additionally, the species is located within the East Himalaya region of the Indian Subcontinent. These varied locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in diverse ecological landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Tetracentro n sine, is a medicinal species where the stem bark serves as a significant component for therapeutic use. The stem bark is harvested from the woody structure of the plant, containing specific bioactive compounds that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices. By extracting elements from this specific part, practitioners aim to harness its natural properties to address various health concerns.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Tetracentron sinense has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-N-[2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl]prop-2-enamide, maslinic acid, tetracentronsine.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (E)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-N-[2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl]prop-2-enamide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maslinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tetracentronsine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |