Zanthoxylum dimorphophyllum var. spinifolium

Zanthoxylum dimorphophyllum var. spinifolium · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Scientifically known as Zanthoxylum dimorphophyllum var. spinifoliuum, is a specialized medicinal plant valued in traditional ethnobotany. Characterized by its distinct spiny foliage, this variety possesses unique bioactive compounds. It is primarily utilized for its therapeutic properties, offering significant potential in treating various ailments through its diverse phytochemical profile.

Family
Not available
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Zanthoxylum dimorphophyllum var. spinifolium

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical presence within several distinct regions of China. Its distribution is primarily concentrated across the South-Central areas of the country. Furthermore, it can be found growing within the North-Central provinces. The species also extends its range into the Southeast territories of China. These diverse locations highlight the varied environmental niches this medicinal plant inhabits.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China China North-Central
China China Southeast

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Zanthoxylum dimorphophyllum var. spinifolium 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 parts reported in Zanthoxylum dimorphophyllum var. spinifolium
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Preparations

Zanthoxylum dimorphophyllum var. spinifolium has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include dried roots.

Preparations reported for Zanthoxylum dimorphophyllum var. spinifolium
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Dried roots 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Dried roots

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica