Zanthoxylum dissitum
Zanthoxylum dissitum, commonly known as the prickly ash, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to North America. Renowned for its pungent, citrus-like aroma, it contains bioactive alkaloids and essential oils. Traditionally used in folk medicine to treat digestive issues and skin ailments, it remains a subject of pharmacological interest.
- Scientific name: Zanthoxylum dissitum
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 |
Chemicals
Zanthoxylum dissitum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include vanillin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| vanillin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |