Zanthoxylum austrosinense
Zanthoxylum austrosinense · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Zanthoxylum austrosinense, scientifically known as Zanthoxylum austrosinense, is a significant medicinal shrub valued in traditional East Asian medicine. Renowned for its aromatic properties, the plant contains bioactive alkaloids used to treat digestive issues, inflammation, and pain. Its unique chemical profile makes it a vital subject in ethnopharmacology.
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Zanthoxylum Austrosinense Var. Stenophyllum
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Zanthoxylum austrosinenseSynonyms
- Zanthoxylum austrosinense var. stenophyllum
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Genus | Zanthoxylum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Zanthoxylum austrosinense has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Bioorganic chemistry
Activities
Zanthoxylum austrosinense has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antiproliferative
- Bioorganic chemistry
Preparations
Zanthoxylum austrosinense has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include roots of Zanthoxylum austrosinense.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Roots of zanthoxylum austrosinense | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Roots of zanthoxylum austrosinense
- Bioorganic chemistry