Alisma plantago-aquatica subsp. orientale

Alisma plantago-aquatica subsp. orientale, commonly known as Oriental Water Plantain, is a perennial aquatic herb valued in traditional medicine. Native to moist habitats, it possesses diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties. Often used to treat urinary tract issues and skin inflammations, this botanical offers significant therapeutic potential in herbal pharmacology.

  • Scientific name: Alisma plantago-aquatica subsp. orientale
  • Family: Alismataceae
  • Native range: Asia-Temperate

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Alismatales, specifically within the family Alismataceae. Finally, its taxonomic hierarchy concludes with the genus Alisma, specifically the subspecies plantago-aquatica subsp. orientale.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Alismatales WCVP
Family Alismataceae WCVP
Genus Alisma WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several key regions of Northern Asia. Within the vast territory of Siberia, it can be found inhabiting the areas of Buryatiya and Chita. Moving eastward, the species is also well-established throughout the Russian Far East. Specifically, its presence is documented in the Amur and Khabarovsk regions. Finally, the plant's range extends into the coastal territory of Primorye.

Region Area Source
Siberia Buryatiya WCVP
Siberia Chita WCVP
Russian Far East Amur WCVP
Russian Far East Khabarovsk WCVP
Russian Far East Primorye WCVP
Russian Far East Sakhalin WCVP
Central Asia Kirgizstan WCVP
Caucasus North Caucasus WCVP
China China South-Central WCVP
China Inner Mongolia WCVP

Activities

Alisma plantago-aquatica subsp. orientale has 9 reported activities identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Diuretic, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antinephritic.

Total activities
9
Scientific sources
10

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Diuretic 2 ★☆☆☆☆
Antibacterial 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Anticancer 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Antidiabetic 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Antinephritic 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Antitumor 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Hepatoprotective 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Hypolipidemic 1 ★☆☆☆☆