Zanthoxylum dimorphophyllum
Zanthoxylum dimorphophyllum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Zanthoxylum dimorphophyllum, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in various healing practices to treat inflammation and digestive ailments. Exploring its unique phytochemical profile offers promising insights into developing modern pharmacological treatments and enhancing holistic wellness strategies.
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Fagara Dimorphophylla
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Zanthoxylum dimorphophyllumSynonyms
- Fagara dimorphophylla
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Rutaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Zanthoxylum, with its unique species designation being dimorphophyllum.
| 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 exhibits a wide distribution across several key regions within East Asia. In mainland China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Furthermore, it can be found growing on the tropical island of Hainan. The species also extends its range to the island of Taiwan. Collectively, these locations highlight the specific environmental niches the plant occupies throughout the region.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China North-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Zanthoxylum dimorphophyllum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isopimpinellin, Xanthoxyletin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Isopimpinellin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Xanthoxyletin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Isopimpinellin
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Xanthoxyletin
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica