Zanthoxylum austrosinense
Zanthoxylum austrosinense, commonly known as the Chinese Prickly Ash, is a versatile medicinal plant native to subtropical forests. Renowned for its bioactive alkaloids and essential oils, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to alleviate digestive issues, reduce inflammation, and provide analgesic relief, offering significant therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Zanthoxylum austrosinense
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. As a member of the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae, it is specifically classified under the genus Zanthoxylum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Zanthoxylum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Zanthoxylum austrosineense, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic context and regional usage. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 岭南花椒 (zh), 岭南花椒 (zh-cn), or 嶺南花椒 (zh-tw), as well as 山胡椒 (zh) and 皮子药 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 岭南花椒 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 岭南花椒 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 嶺南花椒 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山胡椒 | Wikidata |
| zh | 皮子药 | Wikidata |
| zh | 搜山虎 | Wikidata |
| zh | 满山香 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Zanthoxylum austrosineense, possesses a specific range within East Asia. Its primary distribution is located within the diverse landscapes of China. Specifically, it can be found growing across the South-Central regions of the country. Additionally, the species extends its presence into the China Southeast territories. These two distinct zones define the known geographical boundaries for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Zanthoxylum austrosineense, is a medicinal species where the roots serve as a significant component for therapeutic applications. In traditional medicine, the roots are often harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds believed to possess various healing properties. The chemical constituents found within these root structures are frequently utilized in decoctions or powders to treat specific ailments, making this particular part essential to the plant's overall pharmacological profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Zanthoxylum austrosinense has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |