Aralia elata var. glabrescens
Aralia elaata var. glabrescens, commonly known as the smooth-leaved false ginseng, is a versatile medicinal plant found in East Asian forests. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to support immune function, reduce inflammation, and promote overall vitality through its unique pharmacological properties.
- Scientific name: Aralia elata var. glabrescens
- Family: Araliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Araliaceae and the genus Aralia. Specifically, the species is identified as Aralia elaata var. glabrescens.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Araliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aralia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the temperate regions of East Asia. In the Russian Far East, it can be found growing across the Amur and Khabarovsk regions. Its distribution extends further into the Primorye territory and onto the island of Sakhalin. Beyond the Russian borders, the species is also documented within the Manchuria region of China. Together, these locations define the primary natural habitat for this particular variety.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Activities
Aralia elata var. glabrescens has 8 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiarrhythmic, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Antiviral, Cardioprotective.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiarrhythmic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Radioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |