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Amur Corktree
Phellodendron amurense
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Sapindales ›Family: Rutaceae ›Genus: Phellodendron
About
Phellodendron amurense is a species of tree in the family Rutaceae, commonly called the Amur cork tree. It is a major source of huáng bò (Chinese: 黄柏 or 黄檗), one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine. The Ainu people used this plant, called shikerebe-ni, as a painkiller.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Amur Corktree is Phellodendron amurense.
- Amur Corktree belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Amur Corktree belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Amur Corktree belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Amur Corktree belongs to the order Sapindales.
- Amur Corktree belongs to the family Rutaceae.
- Amur Corktree belongs to the genus Phellodendron.