Chinese Nutmeg Tree
Torreya grandis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Chinese Nutmeg Tree, scientifically known as Torreya grandis, is an ancient coniferous evergreen native to East Asia. Valued for its edible seeds and medicinal properties, it contains bioactive compounds studied for potential therapeutic benefits. This resilient species plays a vital role in forest ecosystems and traditional herbal medicine practices.
Names
Common Names
- Chinese Nutmeg Tree
- Chinese nutmeg-yew
- Chinese torreya
- grand torreya
- tall torreya
- Chinese Nutmeg Yew
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Große Nusseibe
- Chinesische Nusseibe
- Große Nusseibe
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Torreya grandisSynonyms
- Tumion grande
- Torreya nucifera var. grandis
- Caryotaxus grandis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is further classified within the class Equisetopsida, subclass Pinidae, and order Pinales. Finally, it is a member of the Taxaceae family within the genus Torreya.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Taxaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Torreya | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several key regions of China. It can be found growing within the landscapes of China South-Central. Additionally, the species is documented throughout the territory of China North-Central. Its presence also extends into the diverse environments of China Southeast. Together, these three regions define the primary geographical range of Torreya grandis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Torreya grandis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Arabinan, ETHYLENE, Galangal acetate, miogadial, squalene.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Arabinan | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ETHYLENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Galangal acetate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| miogadial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| squalene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Arabinan
- Plant science : an international journal of experimental plant biology
ETHYLENE
- Frontiers in plant science
Galangal acetate
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
miogadial
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
squalene
- Food chemistry
Activities
Torreya grandis has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Torreya grandis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cardiovascular diseases, coronary heart diseases.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| cardiovascular diseases | Natural product communications (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coronary heart diseases | Natural product communications (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| inner barks | FEMS immunology and medical microbiology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nuts | Food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |