Asarum insigne
Asarum insigne, commonly known as Wild Ginger, is a perennial herb native to the moist, shaded forests of East Asia. Renowned for its aromatic rhizomes and distinctive heart-shaped leaves, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its antimicrobial properties and its ability to soothe digestive and respiratory ailments.
- Scientific name: Asarum insigne
- Family: Aristolochiaceae
- 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 Piperales, it is classified under the family Aristolochiaceae. Its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Asarum, specifically the species Asarum insigne.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Piperales | WCVP |
| Family | Aristolochiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Asarum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Asarum insigne, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 金耳环, a name that is used across different dialects including zh, zh-cn, and zh-tw. Additionally, it is identified by the names 土细辛 and 细辛 in Chinese (zh) contexts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 金耳环 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 金耳环 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 金耳环 | Wikidata |
| zh | 土细辛 | Wikidata |
| zh | 细辛 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小犁头 | Wikidata |
| zh | 马蹄细辛 | Wikidata |
| zh | 一块瓦 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the specific environmental regions of China. Its documented geographical distribution is concentrated in the Southeast portion of the country. Within these subtropical landscapes, the species thrives in its native habitat. Consequently, researchers focusing on this medicinal flora look toward Southeast China for collection. This localized presence defines the natural range for Asarum insigne.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Asarum insigne has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alpha-bisabolene, alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, borneol, bornyl acetate.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-bisabolene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-pinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-pinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| borneol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bornyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| elemicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eucalyptol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ledene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myristicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |