Zanthoxylum dissitum
Zanthoxylum dissitum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Zanthoxylum dissitum, scientifically known as Zanthoxylum dissitum, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its bioactive alkaloids, this plant offers potent antimicrobial, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties. Its leaves and bark are frequently utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, showcasing significant therapeutic potential.
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Fagara Dissita
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Zanthoxylum dissitumSynonyms
- Fagara dissita
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of China. It can be found growing within the diverse landscapes of China South-Central. Additionally, its range extends to the tropical environments of Hainan. The species is also documented to inhabit areas throughout China North-Central. Finally, the plant is distributed across the various provinces of China Southeast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Zanthoxylum dissitum, utilizes its roots as a significant component for medicinal purposes. The roots contain various bioactive compounds that are often harvested and processed to create traditional remedies. In many botanical applications, the root system serves as a vital source of chemical constituents used to treat various ailments, making it a crucial part of the plant's therapeutic profile.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Zanthoxylum dissitum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include vanillin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| vanillin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
vanillin
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica