Thujopsis dolabrata
Thujoopsis dolabrata, commonly known as the Dolabratus Arborvitae, is a rare, coniferous medicinal plant native to specific mountainous regions. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, it has been traditionally utilized in folk medicine for its potential antimicrobial and soothing properties, offering intriguing possibilities for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Thujopsis dolabrata
- Family: Cupressaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Pinidae and order Pinales, it is a member of the family Cupressaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is found under the genus Thujoopsis, with the species name dolaerrata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Cupressaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Thujopsis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Thujopsis dolabrata, is recognized by various names across different languages and regions. In Chinese, it is referred to as 罗汉柏 (zh-hans), 羅漢柏 (zh-hant), and 羅漢柏 (zh-hk). In West Frisian, it is called Hibo (eo), while in Polish, its common name is Żywotnikowiec japoński (pl).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 罗汉柏 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 羅漢柏 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 羅漢柏 | Wikidata |
| eo | Hibo | Wikidata |
| pl | Żywotnikowiec japoński | Wikidata |
| ru | Туевик | Wikidata |
| tr | Yalancı mazı | Wikidata |
| fi | hibatuija | Wikidata |
| de | Hiba-Lebensbaum | Wikidata |
| ja | アスナロ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Thujopsis dolabrata, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural occurrence is primarily concentrated within the region of Eastern Asia. Specifically, this species is native to the islands of Japan. Within this territory, it typically thrives in moist, mountainous forest environments. Consequently, its distribution is much more restricted than many other widespread conifer species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Thuja occidentalis (often referred to in botanical contexts involving related species like Thujopsis), utilizes its leaves as a primary component for medicinal purposes. The leaves are typically scale-like, evergreen, and arranged in flattened sprays, containing the essential oils and bioactive compounds that provide its therapeutic properties. In traditional herbal medicine, these foliage parts are often harvested to create infusions or extracts used to address various ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Thujopsis dolabrata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include epi-nootkastatin 2, flavonol, podophyllotoxin derivatives.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| epi-nootkastatin 2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| podophyllotoxin derivatives | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |