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Chinese wisteria

Wisteria sinensis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Chinese wisteria, scientifically known as Wisteria sinensis, is a vigorous climbing woody vine celebrated for its cascading purple blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, traditional medicine utilizes its various parts to treat inflammation, promote circulation, and alleviate respiratory issues, making it a significant plant in both landscaping and herbal practices.

Family
Fabaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Flower
Common names
Chinese Wisteria · Chinese-Glycine
Scientific synonyms
Wisteria Villosa · Wisteria Sinensis Var. Alba · 13 more

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Millettia chinensis
  • Rehsonia sinensis
  • Glycine sinensis
  • Wisteria praecox
  • Wisteria chinensis
  • Visteria china
  • Flor de la Pluma

German:

  • Chinesische Wisteria
  • Chinesischer Blauregen
  • Chinesische Wisteria
  • Chinesischer Blauregen

French:

  • Glycine de Chine
  • Glycine de Chine

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Wisteria sinensis

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and is identified by the genus Wisteria.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Fabales WCVP
Family Fabaceae WCVP
Genus Wisteria WCVP

Distribution

This plant, Wisteria sinensis, displays a wide geographical presence across several European regions. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing in Germany. Moving toward the coast, its distribution extends through Southwestern Europe to include France and Spain. The species is also established in Southeastern Europe, specifically within the borders of Bulgaria. Finally, its range continues through the Mediterranean landscape of Italy.

Region Area Source
Middle Europe Germany WCVP
Southwestern Europe France WCVP
Southwestern Europe Spain WCVP
Southeastern Europe Bulgaria WCVP
Southeastern Europe Italy WCVP
Southeastern Europe Romania WCVP
Southeastern Europe Sicilia WCVP
Eastern Europe Baltic States WCVP
Eastern Europe Krym WCVP
Eastern Europe Ukraine WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Wisteria sinensis, is primarily recognized for its spectacular and fragrant flower clusters, which consist of hanging racemes of pea-like blossoms in shades of purple, blue, or white. In traditional medicinal practices, these delicate floral structures are the specific parts utilized, often being dried and processed for their purported therapeutic properties. While the entire vine is a robust climber, it is the concentrated essence and chemical compounds found within the blooming flowers that serve as the focal point for its medicinal application.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
flower Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Wisteria sinensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include spermidine.

Chemicals reported in Wisteria sinensis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
spermidine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

spermidine

  1. Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
dried flower powders Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆