Ulmus wallichiana
Ulmus wallichiana, commonly known as the Himalayan Elm, is a significant medicinal tree native to the mountainous regions of Asia. Renowned for its therapeutic versatility, various parts of the plant are utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and respiratory issues, offering valuable holistic healing properties.
- Scientific name: Ulmus wallichiana
- Family: Ulmaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the 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 specific geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In Western Asia, its presence is notably recorded in Afghanistan. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found growing in Nepal. It also occupies significant territories within Pakistan. Furthermore, its range extends throughout the West Himalaya region of the Indian Subcontinent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ulmus wallichiana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6-Glucopyranosyl-4',5,7-trihydroxyflavanone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 6-Glucopyranosyl-4',5,7-trihydroxyflavanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ulmus wallichiana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Diuretic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ulmus wallichiana has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cardiac hypertrophy, fracture healing.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cardiac hypertrophy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fracture healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |