Zanthoxylum integrifoliolum

Zanthoxylum integrifoliolum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Zanthoxylum integrifolium, scientifically known as Zanthoxylum integrifolium, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it possesses significant antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. This species plays a vital role in ethnobotany, offering promising therapeutic potential for treating various ailments naturally.

Family
Rutaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Fruit · Stem
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Fagara Integrifoliola

Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Zanthoxylum integrifolium
  • Fagara integrifolia

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Zanthoxylum integrifoliolum

Synonyms

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. It is further identified by its specific 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 specific geographical distribution concentrated within certain tropical and subtropical regions. In Eastern Asia, its presence is notably recorded in Taiwan. Moving toward the Malesian region, the species can also be found in the Philippines. These locations represent the primary habitats where the plant naturally occurs. Consequently, its range is limited to these specific island territories in Asia.

Region Area Source
Eastern Asia Taiwan WCVP
Malesia Philippines WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Zanthoxylum integrifolium, possesses various components that are utilized in medicinal contexts, specifically involving its stem, wood, and fruit. The stem and the dense, sturdy wood are frequently harvested for their bioactive compounds, which are often used in traditional remedies to address inflammatory or digestive issues. Additionally, the fruit serves as a significant part of the plant's therapeutic profile, often containing aromatic oils and essential elements that contribute to its overall medicinal potency.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
fruit Planta medica (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
stem Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Zanthoxylum integrifoliolum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-Hydroxyrutaecarpine, 1-Methoxyrutaecarpine, Rutaecarpine.

Chemicals reported in Zanthoxylum integrifoliolum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
1-Hydroxyrutaecarpine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
1-Methoxyrutaecarpine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Rutaecarpine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

1-Hydroxyrutaecarpine

  1. Planta medica

1-Methoxyrutaecarpine

  1. Planta medica

Rutaecarpine

  1. Planta medica

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
chloroform-soluble part of the fruit Planta medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆