Saxifragas

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• elephant-ears
• Elephants Ears

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Piarophyla
• Megasea

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Saxifragales and the family Saxifragaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Bergenia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across various regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward the center of the continent, its presence extends into Middle Europe. Specifically, it is documented within the territories of Germany and Switzerland. Additionally, the species is also distributed throughout the Czechia-Slovakia region.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Bergenia has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include polyphenols, CATECHIN, Gallic acid, Norbergenin, Sterols.

polyphenols

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
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CATECHIN

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Gallic acid

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Norbergenin

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Sterols

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Tannins

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Terpenes

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

arbutin

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bergenin

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Activities

Bergenia has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antiviral, Cytoprotective, Diuretic.

Antibacterial

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Antioxidant

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Antiviral

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Cytoprotective

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Diuretic

1. PloS one

Medicinal Uses

Bergenia has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic, antimalarial, antioxidant, antipyretic, antitussive.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations