Zanthoxylum integrifoliolum
Zanthoxylum integrifolium, commonly known as the prickly amadou, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Rich in bioactive alkaloids and essential oils, it possesses potent antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties. This versatile species serves as a vital natural resource for treating various ailments in ethnobotany.
- Scientific name: Zanthoxylum integrifoliolum
- 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. 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 |
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.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-hydroxyrutaecarpine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-methoxyrutaecarpine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutaecarpine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |