Wisteria sinensis
Wisteria sinensis, commonly known as Chinese Wisteria, is a stunning climbing woody vine celebrated for its fragrant, cascading blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, traditional practices have utilized various parts of the plant for medicinal purposes, though caution is essential due to the presence of toxic compounds within its tissues.
- Scientific name: Wisteria sinensis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 |
Chemicals
Wisteria sinensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include spermidine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| spermidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |