Toxicodendron sylvestre
Mountain lacquer tree
Toxicodendron sylvestre, commonly known as the woodland poison ivy, is a potent medicinal plant characterized by its unique phytochemical profile. While revered in traditional pharmacology for its complex bioactive compounds, it requires expert handling due to its irritant properties. Understanding its therapeutic potential is vital for safe botanical application.
- Scientific name: Toxicodendron sylvestre
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, falling into the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Toxicodendron.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Anacardiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Toxicodendron | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Toxicodendron sylvestre, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Simplified Chinese, it is called 木蜡树 (zh-hans), while in Traditional Chinese, it is written as 木蠟樹 (zh-hant), and it is also known as 木蠟樹 (zh-hk) in Hong Kong. In Japanese, the species is commonly called ヤマハゼ (ja), and in Russian, it is identified as Токсикодендрон лесной (ru).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 木蜡树 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 木蠟樹 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 木蠟樹 | Wikidata |
| ja | ヤマハゼ | Wikidata |
| ru | Токсикодендрон лесной | Wikidata |
| zh | 木蜡树 | Wikidata |
| ar | سماق سام حرجي | Wikidata |
| arz | سماق سام حرجى | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 木蜡树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山漆树 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout various regions of East Asia. In China, its presence is documented across both the South-Central and Southeast territories. The species also extends into the Japanese archipelago, specifically reaching the Nansei-shotō islands. Furthermore, it can be found within the geographical boundaries of Korea. Together, these areas define the natural range of Toxicodendron sylvestre.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Toxicodendron sylvestre has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Methyl Gallate.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Methyl Gallate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |