flaccid anemone
Anemonastrum flaccidum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Flaccid anemone, scientifically known as Anemonastrum flaccidum, is a delicate perennial wildflower native to specialized habitats. Renowned for its pale, yellowish blooms, this botanical specimen holds significant interest in ethnobotany. Understanding its unique chemical properties and traditional medicinal uses offers valuable insights into the diverse potential of natural pharmacology.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Rhizomes · Rhizome
- Common names
- Flaccid Anemone
- Scientific synonyms
- Anemone Laevigata · Anemone Baicalensis Subsp. Flaccida · 14 more
Names
Common Names
- Flaccid Anemone
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Anemonastrum flaccidumSynonyms
- Anemone laevigata
- Anemone baicalensis subsp. flaccida
- Anemone flaccida var. tagawae
- Arsenjevia flaccida
- Anemonidium flaccidum
- Anemonoides flaccida
- Anemone flaccida f. rosea
- Anemone flaccida var. anhuiensis
- Anemone weixiensis
- Anemone amagisanensis
- Anemone anhuiensis
- Anemone baicalensis var. laevigata
- Anemone flaccida
- Anemone flaccida var. semiplena
- Anemone flaccida var. hirtella
- Anemone tagawae
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Further descending through the subclass Magnoliidae and order Ranunculales, it is a member of the family Ranunculaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Anemonastrum, to which the species Anemonastrum flaccidum belongs.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Anemonastrum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of Eastern Asia. In the Russian Far East, its range extends through the Kuril Islands and the island of Sakhalin. Its presence is also well-documented within China, specifically across the south-central and southeast territories. Furthermore, the species can be found throughout the various islands of Japan. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's preference for the temperate climates of the North Pacific rim.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Anemone astrum flaccidum, utilizes specialized underground structures known as rhizomes to facilitate its growth and survival. These creeping rhizomes serve as vital storage organs, allowing the plant to persist through dormant periods and spread vegetatively across its habitat. By utilizing the rhizome to anchor itself and store essential nutrients, the plant ensures a steady energy supply for the development of its stems, leaves, and medicinal components.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| rhizomes | Chinese journal of natural medicines (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizome | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Anemonastrum flaccidum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,3-Oxidosqualene, OLEANOLIC ACID.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 2,3-Oxidosqualene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| OLEANOLIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
2,3-Oxidosqualene
- Biochemical and biophysical research communications
OLEANOLIC ACID
- Biochemical and biophysical research communications
Activities
Anemonastrum flaccidum has 1 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | Mitochondrial DNA. Part B, Resources (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol extracts | Molecular medicine reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizomes | Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |