Tilia amurensis
Amur lime
Tilia amurensis, commonly known as the Amur Linden, is a deciduous tree cherished for its fragrant, pale yellow blossoms. Traditionally valued in herbal medicine, its flowers are used to craft soothing teas that alleviate stress, reduce fever, and calm inflammation, offering a gentle, natural remedy for relaxation and wellness.
- Scientific name: Tilia amurensis
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Tilia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tilia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Tilia amurensis, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is identified as 紫椴 (zh-hans), 紫椴 (zh-hant), and 紫椴 (zh-hk). In the Komi language, it is called Амурысь беризь (udm), while in Russian, it is commonly known as Липа амурская (ru).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 紫椴 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 紫椴 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 紫椴 | Wikidata |
| udm | Амурысь беризь | Wikidata |
| ru | Липа амурская | Wikidata |
| tr | Amur ıhlamuru | Wikidata |
| az | Amur cökəsi | Wikidata |
| ko | 피나무 | Wikidata |
| vi | Đoạn Amur | Wikidata |
| zh | 紫椴 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within the Russian Far East. Specifically, it can be found growing in the Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye territories. Its range extends southward into the neighboring territories of China. Within China, it is documented to inhabit the regions of Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. Consequently, the geographical presence of Tilia amurensis spans both the Russian and Chinese borders.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tilia amurensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-syringaresinol, schizandriside.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-syringaresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| schizandriside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tilia amurensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tilia amurensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include colon adenocarcinoma.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| colon adenocarcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |