Astilbe rivularis
Astilbe rivularis, commonly known as the Rivularis Astilbe, is a captivating perennial prized for its delicate, plume-like flower spikes. Native to specific mountainous regions, this plant thrives in moist, shaded environments. Beyond its ornamental beauty, it is valued in traditional herbalism for its unique physiological properties and soothing qualities.
- Scientific name: Astilbe rivularis
- Family: Saxifragaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Saxifragales, and the family Saxifragaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement 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 rivularis, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called Bach-Prachtspiere, while in Welsh, it is known as Ffug-farf-y-bwch dal. Its names in Chinese also remain consistent across different dialects and scripts, being identified as 溪畔落新妇 in both Simplified Chinese (zh-cn) and Traditional Chinese (zh-tw), as well as in standard Mandarin (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Bach-Prachtspiere | Wikidata |
| zh | 溪畔落新妇 | Wikidata |
| cy | Ffug-farf-y-bwch dal | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 溪畔落新妇 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 溪畔落新妇 | Wikidata |
| sl | potočna vrtna kresnica | Wikidata |
| zh | 水滨升麻 | Wikidata |
| zh | 假升麻 | Wikidata |
| zh | 红升麻 | Wikidata |
| zh | 野高粱 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution that spans across several distinct regions. In Europe, its presence is noted specifically within Great Britain. The species also has a significant reach across various parts of China, including the South-Central and Southeast territories. Furthermore, it can be found throughout North-Central China and the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Together, these locations illustrate the broad range inhabited by Astilbe rivularis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Astilbe rivularis, possesses distinct morphological features that are often studied for their potential therapeutic properties. The underground portion of the plant consists of a sturdy rhizome, which serves as a storage organ for nutrients and is frequently the focus of botanical research regarding its bioactive compounds. Furthermore, the leaf extract derived from its foliage is utilized in various studies to investigate the presence of specific phytochemicals that may contribute to its medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Astilbe rivularis has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, phenols, beta-sitosterol, compound 1, compound 2.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heptafluorobutyric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexadecanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Astilbe rivularis has 5 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Astilbe rivularis has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bacterial infections, bone fracture, diabetic neuropathy, jaundice, mechanical hyperalgesia.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bone fracture | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetic neuropathy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mechanical hyperalgesia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peptic ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sprains | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |