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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

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Zanthoxylum motuoense

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 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, 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 Source
China Tibet 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.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antimicrobial Heliyon (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

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

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
foodborne illness Heliyon (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
MTHJ extracts Heliyon (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
MTHJ fractions Heliyon (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
extract-treated samples Heliyon (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
spices Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆