Ulmus davidiana
Ulmus davidiana, commonly known as the David Elm, is a resilient deciduous tree native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, its bark and leaves possess significant therapeutic properties. Often utilized for their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial qualities, this versatile plant serves as a vital resource in herbal pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Ulmus davidiana
- Family: Ulmaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales, it is classified under the family Ulmaceae and the genus Ulmus. Specifically, the species Ulmus davidiana represents a distinct medicinal member of this taxonomic hierarchy.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Ulmaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ulmus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across the northern reaches of Asia. Within the region of Siberia, it can be found specifically in Buryatiya and Chitа. Its range extends significantly into the Russian Far East, encompassing the Amur region. Furthermore, the species is well-established in the Khabarovsk territory. Finally, its presence is noted even further east in the Kuril Islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ulmus davidiana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-catechin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |