Amur pheasant's eye
Adonis amurensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Amur pheasant's eye, scientifically known as Adonis amurensis, is a perennial herb prized in traditional medicine. Native to East Asia, it contains bioactive compounds like glycosides that support cardiovascular health. Often used to regulate blood pressure and alleviate heart palpitations, this botanical offers significant therapeutic potential for heart wellness.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Amur Pheasant'S Eye · Amur Adonis
- Scientific synonyms
- Adonis Vernalis Var. Amurensis · Chrysocyathus Amurensis · 5 more
Names
Common Names
- Amur pheasant's eye
- Amur Adonis
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Amur-Adonisröschen
- Amur-Adonisröschen
French:
- Adonide de l'amour
- Adonide de l'amour
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Adonis amurensisSynonyms
- Adonis vernalis var. amurensis
- Chrysocyathus amurensis
- Adonis amurensis var. angustiloba
- Adonanthe amurensis
- Adonis barthei
- Adonis amurensis var. parviflora
- Adonis amurensis var. puberula
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Adonis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Adonis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within the Russian Far East. It can be found growing in the Amur region, which serves as a significant part of its habitat. Furthermore, its range extends through the Khabarovsk and Primorye territories. The species also inhabits the island territories of Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands. Collectively, these locations define the specific geographical footprint of Adonis amurensis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Adonis amurensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Convallatoxin, Cardiac Glycosides, apocynin.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Convallatoxin | Natural product research (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiac Glycosides | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apocynin | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Adonis amurensis has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, colitis, edema, peritonitis.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colitis | British journal of pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| edema | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peritonitis | British journal of pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |