Zanthoxylum dimorphophyllum
Zanthoxylum dimorphophyllum, commonly known as the prickly shrub, is a medicinal plant native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation and infections. Its unique chemical composition offers significant potential for developing new therapeutic agents in modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Zanthoxylum dimorphophyllum
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Zanthoxylum | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zanthoxylum dimorphophyllum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include isopimpinellin, xanthoxyletin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| isopimpinellin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xanthoxyletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |