Zanthoxylum armatum var. armatum
Zanthoxylum armatum var. armatum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Zanthoxylum armatum var. armatum, is a potent medicinal shrub renowned for its aromatic properties. Commonly used in traditional Ayurvedic and folk medicine, this plant features unique bioactive compounds. It serves as a natural remedy for digestive issues, respiratory ailments, and inflammatory conditions across various healing practices.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Fruit · Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Zanthoxylum armatum var. armatumDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range spanning several distinct regions across Asia. In the Caucasus, its presence is specifically noted within the North Caucasus area. Its distribution extends extensively through China, encompassing the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast regions. Additionally, the species can be found growing in the high-altitude terrains of Tibet. Together, these locations define the diverse natural habitats where this medicinal variety thrives.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Caucasus | North Caucasus |
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China North-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| China | Tibet |
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
| Eastern Asia | Korea |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Zanthoxylum armatum var. armatum has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fruit
- Genomics
Leaf
- Genomics