Ziziphus jujuba subsp. spinosa
Ziziphus jujuba subsp. spinosa, commonly known as the thorny jujube, is a resilient medicinal shrub valued in traditional pharmacology. Native to arid regions, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It remains a vital resource for treating various ailments in herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Ziziphus jujuba subsp. spinosa
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- 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 Rosales, it is classified under the family Rhamnaceae and the genus Ziziphus. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined as the subspecies spinosa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rhamnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ziziphus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across various regions within China. It can be found growing in the landscapes of China South-Central and throughout China Southeast. Its presence extends northward into the territories of Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. Additionally, the species is well-established in the areas of China North-Central. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in different Chinese environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Activities
Ziziphus jujuba subsp. spinosa has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Anxiolytic, Neuroprotective, Sedative.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |