Tetradium ruticarpum
Tetraedium ruticarpum, commonly known as the "canela-de-cobra," is a medicinal shrub native to South American landscapes. Renowned for its potent phytochemical properties, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and various infections, offering a rich natural resource for pharmacological study and healing.
- Scientific name: Tetradium ruticarpum
- Family: Rutaceae
- 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 Sapindales and 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 ruticarpum, is recognized by various common names across different linguistic and regional contexts. In Chinese, it is referred to as 吴茱萸 (zh), 吳茱萸 (zh-tw), and 吴茱萸 (zh-cn), while in Japanese, it is known as ゴシュユ (ja), and in the Szy language, it is called tana' (szy).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 吴茱萸 | Wikidata |
| ja | ゴシュユ | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 吳茱萸 | Wikidata |
| szy | tana' | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 吴茱萸 | Wikidata |
| zh | 野吴萸 | Wikidata |
| zh | 石虎 | Wikidata |
| zh | 三叉苦 | Wikidata |
| zh | 野茶辣 | Wikidata |
| zh | 密果吴萸 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide natural range across several key regions of East Asia. Within China, its presence is documented across the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. The distribution extends beyond the Chinese mainland to include the island nation of Japan. Additionally, the species can be found growing throughout the Korean peninsula. Together, these areas define the primary geographical footprint of Tetraidium ruticarpum.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Tetradium ruticarpum, utilizes various components for its medicinal applications. While the roots are often studied for their chemical properties, the most common parts used in traditional practices are the leaves and the fruits. The fresh fruits serve as a primary source of bioactive compounds, which are frequently processed into dried fruit to ensure stability and ease of use in herbal preparations.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Tetradium ruticarpum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarins, evodiamine, rutaecarpine.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| evodiamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutaecarpine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tetradium ruticarpum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tetradium ruticarpum has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastrointestinal disorders, dermatophytosis, emesis, headache, liver diseases.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gastrointestinal disorders | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dermatophytosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| emesis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |