Zanthoxylum motuoense
Zanthoxylum motuoense, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in traditional practices, holds immense pharmacological potential. Belonging to the Rutaceae family, this species is valued for its bioactive compounds. Research focuses on its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, highlighting its importance in developing novel natural therapeutic agents.
- Scientific name: Zanthoxylum motuoense
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 9 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, Neoechinulin A.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-citronellal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (E,Z)-3,6-nonadien-1-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,7-dimethyl-(R)-6-octen-1-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neoechinulin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Schinifoline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| allyl methallyl ether | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| citronellal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isopulegol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Zanthoxylum motuoense has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Zanthoxylum motuoense has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include foodborne illness.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| foodborne illness | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |