Aletris spicata
Aletris spicata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Aletris spicata, scientifically known as Aletris spicata, is a delicate perennial herb native to North American wetlands. Commonly called White Oats, this elegant wildflower features slender spikes of white, bell-shaped blossoms. Historically utilized in traditional medicine, it is valued for its calming properties and its unique botanical charm.
- Family
- Nartheciaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Aletris Spicata Var. Microantha · Hypoxis Spicata · 1 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Aletris spicataSynonyms
- Aletris spicata var. microantha
- Hypoxis spicata
- Hypoxis farinosa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Aletris spicata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Dioscoreales and the family Nartheciaceae. Finally, its classification concludes within the genus Aletris.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dioscoreales | WCVP |
| Family | Nartheciaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aletris | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across various regions of East Asia. Within China, its distribution spans from the South-Central areas to the North-Central provinces. Additionally, the species can be found throughout the Southeast part of China. Its presence extends beyond the mainland to include the islands of Japan in Eastern Asia. Finally, the plant is also documented growing within the Korean peninsula.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aletris spicata has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (2r,3r)-2,3-dihydro-3,5-dihydroxy-7,4'-dimethoxyflavone, 5-HYDROXYMETHYL-FURFURAL, Amentoflavone, Sinapaldehyde, apigenin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (2r,3r)-2,3-dihydro-3,5-dihydroxy-7,4'-dimethoxyflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-HYDROXYMETHYL-FURFURAL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Amentoflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sinapaldehyde | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(2r,3r)-2,3-dihydro-3,5-dihydroxy-7,4'-dimethoxyflavone
- Natural product research
5-HYDROXYMETHYL-FURFURAL
- Natural product research
Amentoflavone
- Natural product research
Sinapaldehyde
- Natural product research
apigenin
- Natural product research
p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde
- Natural product research
Medicinal Uses
Aletris spicata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, lung inflammation, oxidative stress.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | Biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung inflammation | Biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | Biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |