Ulmus davidiana japonica
Ulmus davidiana var. japonica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (24 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Ulmus davidiana japonica, scientifically known as Ulmus davidiana var. japonica, is a resilient deciduous tree native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, its bark and leaves possess significant therapeutic potential. Often utilized for their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, this species offers valuable insights into natural healing practices.
- Family
- Ulmaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root · Stem
- Common names
- Japanese Elm
- Scientific synonyms
- Ulmus Japonica Var. Levigata · Ulmus Japonica F. Suberosa · 9 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Japanese elm
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ulmus davidiana var. japonicaSynonyms
- Ulmus japonica var. levigata
- Ulmus japonica f. suberosa
- Ulmus japonica var. suberosa
- Ulmus japonica
- Ulmus davidiana f. levigata
- Ulmus davidiana var. levigata
- Ulmus pumila var. suberosa
- Ulmus campestris var. japonica
- Ulmus wilsoniana var. psilophylla
- Ulmus kijimana
- Ulmus wilsoniana
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Rosales and the family Ulmaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Ulmus as the variety japonica.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Ulmaceae |
| Genus | Ulmus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across Northern Asia and the Russian territories. Within Siberia, it can be found growing in the regions of Buryatiya and Chita. Its presence extends into the Russian Far East, specifically inhabiting the Amur area. The species is also documented in the Khabarovsk region of the same territory. Finally, its range reaches the maritime reaches of the Kuril Islands.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Siberia | Buryatiya |
| Siberia | Chita |
| Russian Far East | Amur |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. |
| Russian Far East | Primorye |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin |
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Inner Mongolia |
| China | Manchuria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Ulmus davidiana var. japonica has 2 reported plant parts identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Archives of pharmacal research
- Bioorganic chemistry
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Stem
- Archives of pharmacal research
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Chemicals
Ulmus davidiana var. japonica has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Lyoniside, Mansonone F, catechin-7-o-xyloside, icariside E3, nudiposide.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Lyoniside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mansonone F | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin-7-o-xyloside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| icariside E3 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nudiposide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Lyoniside
- Archives of pharmacal research
Mansonone F
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
catechin-7-o-xyloside
- Oncology reports
icariside E3
- Archives of pharmacal research
nudiposide
- Archives of pharmacal research
Activities
Ulmus davidiana var. japonica has 2 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibiotic, Inflammatory.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibiotic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Inflammatory | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibiotic
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Inflammatory
- Bioorganic chemistry
Conditions
Ulmus davidiana var. japonica has 9 reported investigations on conditions identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include MRSA, cancer, enteritis, infectious diseases, mastitis.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Mrsa | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Enteritis | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Infectious diseases | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mastitis | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Non-small cell lung cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rhinitis | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sinusitis | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Wound healing | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Mrsa
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Cancer
- Oncology reports
Enteritis
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Infectious diseases
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Mastitis
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Non-small cell lung cancer
- Oncology reports
Rhinitis
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Sinusitis
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Wound healing
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Preparations
Ulmus davidiana var. japonica has 4 reported preparations identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include distillate, ethanol extract, root bark, stem and root barks.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Distillate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ethanol extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root bark | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem and root barks | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Distillate
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Ethanol extract
- Oncology reports
Root bark
- Bioorganic chemistry
Stem and root barks
- Phytotherapy research : PTR