Tetradium trichotomum
Tetradium trichotomum, commonly known as the mountain magnolia, is a significant medicinal plant native to East Asian forests. Valued in traditional medicine, its bark and leaves are utilized for their diverse therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research and natural healing.
- Scientific name: Tetradium trichotomum
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it is further categorized into the family Rutaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Tetradium and the specific species name trichotomum.
| 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 trichotomum, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic context and regional usage. In Chinese, it is known as 牛斗吴萸 or 牛毛吴萸. Specifically, the variations 牛枓吴萸, 牛枓吴萸, and 牛枓吴萸 are utilized for the zh-hans, zh-cn, and zh-tw language codes, respectively.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 牛斗吴萸 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 牛枓吴萸 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 牛枓吴萸 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 牛枓吴萸 | Wikidata |
| zh | 牛毛吴萸 | Wikidata |
| zh | 牛紏吴萸 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蜜楝吴萸 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山吴萸 | Wikidata |
| zh | 吴茱萸 | Wikidata |
| zh | 五除叶 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Asia. Within China, it can be found in the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Its presence also extends to the tropical island of Hainan. Beyond the Chinese borders, the species is located within the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, it has been documented growing in the Assam region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Tetradium trichotomum, is characterized by its distinct reproductive structures, specifically its fruits. These fruits develop from the flowers and are typically structured as small, woody follicles that split open to release seeds. In medicinal contexts, understanding the development and maturity of these fruits is essential for identifying the plant accurately within its natural habitat.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Tetradium trichotomum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include wuchuyuamide I.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wuchuyuamide I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |