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Zanthoxylum motuoense

Zanthoxylum motuoense · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Zanthoxylum motuoense, scientifically known as Zanthoxylum motuoense, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional herbal medicine. Belonging to the Rutaceae family, it is recognized for its unique bioactive compounds. Researchers study its diverse pharmacological properties, exploring its potential applications in treating various ailments and developing new therapeutics.

Family
Rutaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Zanthoxylum motuoense

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Rutaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Zanthoxylum, with its species designation being Zanthoxylum motuoense.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Sapindales
Family Rutaceae
Genus Zanthoxylum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Zanthoxylum motuoense, possesses a very specific and limited natural range. Its geographical distribution is primarily concentrated within the borders of China. More specifically, this medicinal species is found growing in the unique environments of the Tibet region. Due to this localized presence, it is considered an endemic element of the Tibetan highlands. Understanding this precise habitat is essential for the sustainable collection and study of the plant.

Region Area
China Tibet

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Zanthoxylum motuoense has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Citronellal, (E,Z)-3,6-Nonadien-1-ol, 3,7-Dimethyl-(R)-6-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol acetate, Allyl methallyl ether.

Chemicals reported in Zanthoxylum motuoense
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(+)-Citronellal 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(E,Z)-3,6-Nonadien-1-ol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
3,7-Dimethyl-(R)-6-Octen-1-ol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol acetate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Allyl methallyl ether 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CITRONELLAL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isopulegol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Schinifoline 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
neoechinulin A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(+)-Citronellal

  1. Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

(E,Z)-3,6-Nonadien-1-ol

  1. Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

3,7-Dimethyl-(R)-6-Octen-1-ol

  1. Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol acetate

  1. Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Allyl methallyl ether

  1. Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

CITRONELLAL

  1. Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Isopulegol

  1. Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Schinifoline

  1. Heliyon

neoechinulin A

  1. Heliyon

Activities

Zanthoxylum motuoense has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.

Activities reported in Zanthoxylum motuoense
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antimicrobial 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antimicrobial

  1. Heliyon
  2. Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Zanthoxylum motuoense has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include foodborne illness.

Conditions investigated for Zanthoxylum motuoense
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Foodborne illness 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Foodborne illness

  1. Heliyon

Preparations

Zanthoxylum motuoense has 4 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include MTHJ extracts, MTHJ fractions, extract-treated samples, spices.

Preparations reported for Zanthoxylum motuoense
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Mthj extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Mthj fractions 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Extract-treated samples 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Spices 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Mthj extracts

  1. Heliyon

Mthj fractions

  1. Heliyon

Extract-treated samples

  1. Heliyon

Spices

  1. Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine