Yunnan tupelo
NameYunnan tupelo
Scientific NameNyssa yunnanensis
Common NamesYunnan tupelo, Yunnan Nyssa
Plant FamilyNyssaceae
Natural HabitatEndemic to Yunnan province, China, this species is found in broad-leaved evergreen forests, mixed forests, or along stream banks in mountainous regions. It prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils.
Parts Usedleaf,bark
Medicinal Actionsantioxidant,anti-inflammatory
Traditional UsesWhile *Nyssa yunnanensis* is a critically endangered species primarily known for its conservation status, specific traditional medicinal uses are not well-documented in ethnobotanical literature. General uses for related *Nyssa* species or other trees in the region might involve bark or leaves for general health, but this is highly speculative for *N. yunnanensis*.
Active Constituentsflavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids
Preparation Methodsinfusion,decoction
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are documented due to the lack of established medicinal use for this critically endangered species. As with any plant, potential allergic reactions are possible.
Cultivation NotesThis critically endangered species is primarily cultivated for conservation efforts. It thrives in moist, well-drained, acidic soils in temperate to subtropical climates and can be propagated from seed, requiring specific germination conditions.
Rarityvery-rare
Description
Nyssa yunnanensis is a medium to large deciduous tree native to Yunnan, China, known for its conservation status. It features simple, alternate, obovate to elliptic leaves that are typically green, sometimes with reddish new growth, and produces small, inconspicuous flowers followed by drupaceous fruits.
