Trachycarpus fortunei
Chusan palm
Trachycarpus fortunei, commonly known as Fortune's Trachycarpus, is a significant medicinal herb valued in traditional practices. Primarily found in East Asian mountainous regions, this plant offers diverse therapeutic properties. It is frequently utilized for its potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, serving as a valuable resource in holistic herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Trachycarpus fortunei
- Family: Arecaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Arecales and family Arecaceae, it is specifically classified under the genus Trachycarpus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Arecales | WCVP |
| Family | Arecaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Trachycarpus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Trachycarpus fortunei, is known by several different names depending on the regional linguistic convention. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 棕榈 (zh-hans) and 棕榈 (zh-cn), while in Traditional Chinese contexts, it is called 棕櫚 (zh-hant). Additionally, the names 棕櫚 (zh-hk) and 棕榈 (zh-sg) are commonly used in Hong Kong and Singapore, respectively.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 棕榈 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 棕櫚 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 棕櫚 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 棕榈 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 棕榈 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 棕櫚 | Wikidata |
| sk | Trachykarp konopný | Wikidata |
| pl | szorstkowiec Fortunego | Wikidata |
| ca | palmera excelsa | Wikidata |
| hu | kínai kenderpálma | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across several continents. In Northern Europe, its presence can be noted within Great Britain. Moving through the continent, it is found in Middle Europe specifically in Switzerland, as well as in Southwestern Europe in Spain. Its range extends into Southeastern Europe, where it grows in Italy. Finally, the species reaches East Asia, where it is distributed throughout South-Central China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Tracycarpus fortunei, possesses specific anatomical structures that contribute to its biological identity, including the protective seed coat. The seed coat serves as a crucial defensive layer, shielding the developing embryo from environmental stressors, mechanical damage, and pathogen infiltration during its period of dormancy. By providing this essential barrier, the seed coat ensures the viability of the plant's genetic material, facilitating successful germination when favorable conditions are met.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Seed Coat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Trachycarpus fortunei has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-(4-Fluorophenyl)-2-(methylthio)-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylic acid, 2,4,5 triacetoxybiphenyl, stearamide.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-(4-Fluorophenyl)-2-(methylthio)-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,4,5 triacetoxybiphenyl | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stearamide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Trachycarpus fortunei has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Gram-negative bacteria, Staphylococcus epidermidis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gram-negative bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |