Ulmus parvifolia
Ulmus parvifolia, commonly known as the Chinese Elm, is a versatile deciduous tree valued for its resilience and ornamental beauty. Beyond its landscaping uses, various parts of the plant have been utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, skin conditions, and respiratory issues, highlighting its significant ethnobotanical importance.
- Scientific name: Ulmus parvifolia
- Family: Ulmaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 falls under the order Rosales and is a member of the family Ulmaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Ulmus.
| 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 diverse geographical distribution spanning multiple continents and regions. In Southern Africa, it can be found within the Cape Provinces, the Free State, and the Northern Provinces. Its range extends across Central Asia, specifically within the borders of Uzbekistan. Furthermore, the species is well-established in the China South-Central region. These varied locations highlight the wide ecological adaptability of Ulmus parvifolia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Free State | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ulmus parvifolia has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include MMP, flavonoids, sesquiterpenes, triterpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| MMP | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ulmus parvifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ulmus parvifolia has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diarrhea, fever, inflammation, lipid peroxidation, wounds.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lipid peroxidation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |