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 integrifoliolumSynonyms
- Fagara integrifoliola
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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Hydroxyrutaecarpine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-Methoxyrutaecarpine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rutaecarpine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1-Hydroxyrutaecarpine
- Planta medica
1-Methoxyrutaecarpine
- Planta medica
Rutaecarpine
- Planta medica
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| chloroform-soluble part of the fruit | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |