yellowhorn
Xanthoceras sorbifolium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (26 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Yellowhorn, scientifically known as Xanthoceras sorbifolium, is a versatile deciduous shrub native to East Asia. Valued in traditional medicine, its seeds and leaves possess significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Beyond its medicinal potential, this resilient plant is increasingly recognized for its oil-rich seeds, offering both therapeutic and industrial benefits.
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Fruit · Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Xanthoceras
German:
- Gelbhorn
French:
- Xanthoceras
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Xanthoceras sorbifoliumTaxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Sapindales and the family Sapindaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Xanthoceras.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapindaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Xanthoceras | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range spanning several key regions across Asia. In Central Asia, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Uzbekistan. Within China, its distribution is extensive, covering Inner Mongolia, the North-Central regions, and the Southeast. Furthermore, it can be found in Eastern Asia, particularly across Korea. Together, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Xanthoceras sorbifolium, is a deciduous tree characterized by its sturdy, woody trunks and spreading branches that support a dense canopy. The lush, green leaves are typically large and pinnately compound, serving as the primary site for photosynthesis. During its reproductive stage, the tree produces distinctive fruits that develop from large, fleshy flowers. Once these fruits reach maturity, they are often processed or harvested, sometimes involving the removal of the outer husks to access the seeds or pulp used in traditional medicinal applications.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| fruit | Plant signaling & behavior (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Xanthoceras sorbifolium has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Compound 3, Compound-4, Coumarins, Flavonoids, Lignans.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Compound 3 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound-4 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Coumarins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lignans | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Monoterpene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Compound 3
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Compound-4
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Coumarins
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Flavonoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Lignans
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Monoterpene
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Saponins
- Chemistry & biodiversity
sterol
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
triterpenoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Xanthoceras sorbifolium has 4 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic, Gastroprotective.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Xanthoceras sorbifolium has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include benign prostatic hyperplasia, hemostasis, inflammation, oxidative stress, reactive oxygen species.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| benign prostatic hyperplasia | Nan fang yi ke da xue xue bao = Journal of Southern Medical University (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hemostasis | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| reactive oxygen species | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| yellowhorn oil | Frontiers in plant science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |