Zanthoxylum scandens
Zanthoxylum scandens, commonly known as climbing prickly ash, is a versatile medicinal climbing shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including inflammation and digestive issues, thanks to its potent essential oils and antioxidant compounds.
- Scientific name: Zanthoxylum scandens
- 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. Finally, it is 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 is primarily distributed across several key regions within East Asia. In China, its presence is documented across the south-central, southeast, and Hainan areas. The species also extends its range to the island of Taiwan. Additionally, it can be found in the Nansei-shoto islands of Eastern Asia. These specific locations define the natural geographical boundaries of Zanthoxylum scandens.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zanthoxylum scandens has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hesperidin, magnoflorine, norchelerythrine.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hesperidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| magnoflorine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| norchelerythrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |