Tetradium glabrifolium
Tetradium glabrifolium, commonly known as the smooth-leaved tetradium, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Found in specific regional ecosystems, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and therapeutic potential is essential for modern pharmacological research and conservation.
- Scientific name: Tetradium glabrifolium
- Family: Rutaceae
- 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 Sapindales, it is classified under the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Tetradium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tetradium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Tetradium glabrifolium, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is called 賊仔樹 (zh) and 賊仔樹 (zh-tw), while in mainland China, it is known as 楝叶吴茱萸 (zh-cn). Among the indigenous languages, it is identified as paljaqic (pwn) and Plux (trv).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 賊仔樹 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 賊仔樹 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 楝叶吴茱萸 | Wikidata |
| pwn | paljaqic | Wikidata |
| trv | Plux | Wikidata |
| yue | 鶴木 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 臭辣樹 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 漆仔樹 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山苦楝 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山漆 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several distinct regions of East Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the North-Central areas to the South-Central provinces. Its distribution also extends into the Southeast regions of the country and reaches the island of Hainan. Beyond the Chinese mainland, the species is also documented in Japan. Together, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where the plant naturally thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Tetraedium glabrifolium, is a medicinal species where various components may be utilized, but the fruits serve as a distinct botanical feature. These fruits are essential for the plant's reproductive cycle, facilitating the dispersal of seeds to ensure the continuation of the species in its natural habitat. In the context of ethnobotany, while many medicinal properties are often attributed to leaves or bark, the specific characteristics of the fruits remain a key element of the plant's morphological identity.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Tetradium glabrifolium has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include dehydroevodiamine, evodiamine, rutaecarpine, synephrine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dehydroevodiamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| evodiamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutaecarpine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| synephrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |