Astilbe chinensis
Astilbe chinensis, commonly known as Chinese Astilbe, is a perennial herb valued in traditional medicine for its therapeutic properties. Renowned for its delicate, plume-like flowers, this plant is utilized to treat various ailments, including respiratory issues and inflammation, offering a unique blend of ornamental beauty and medicinal significance.
- Scientific name: Astilbe chinensis
- Family: Saxifragaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Saxifragales, it is classified under the family Saxifragaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Astilbe.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Saxifragaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Astilbe | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Astilbe chinensis, is recognized by various common names depending on the language and region. In Slovak, it is called Astilba čínska, while in Russian, it is referred to as Астильба китайская. In Hmong (Hmong Sua), it is known as Chinska pyšowka, and in Chinese, it is called 落新妇. Finally, in Bulgarian, the plant is commonly known as китайска астилба.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| sk | Astilba čínska | Wikidata |
| ru | Астильба китайская | Wikidata |
| hsb | Chinska pyšowka | Wikidata |
| zh | 落新妇 | Wikidata |
| bg | китайска астилба | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 落新妇 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 落新妇 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 落新妇 | Wikidata |
| sl | kitajska vrtna kresnica | Wikidata |
| ru | Астильба Давида | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across several major regions of Eurasia. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within the territory of Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found growing in Austria. The range extends further into Eastern Europe, specifically throughout Central European Russia. Finally, the plant reaches the Russian Far East, appearing in both the Amur and Khabarovsk regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Astilbe chinensis, utilizes various morphological structures that are often studied for their medicinal properties. The underground portion of the plant consists of a thick, fleshy rhizome, which serves as a vital storage organ for nutrients. In traditional herbal medicine, these rhizomes are frequently harvested and processed, often being referred to in botanical or pharmacological texts as radix to denote the root-like structure used in decoctions. Above the ground, the plant features prominent, serrated leaves that facilitate photosynthesis and contribute to the overall vitality of the specimen.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizome | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| radix | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Astilbe chinensis has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 11-O-galloylbergenin, 3beta,6beta-dihydroxyolean-12-en-27-oic acid, 4-O-galloylbergenin, bergenin, catechin.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 11-O-galloylbergenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3beta,6beta-dihydroxyolean-12-en-27-oic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-O-galloylbergenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bergenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eudesma-5,7-diene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydrolyzable tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proanthocyanidins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Astilbe chinensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Astilbe chinensis has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, chronic bronchitis, headache, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chronic bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |