Boehmeria sieboldiana
Boehmeria sieboldiana, commonly known as Siebold's False Nettle, is a perennial herb valued in traditional medicine. Native to East Asia, this plant is recognized for its distinctive foliage and medicinal properties. It is frequently studied for its potential bioactive compounds, offering therapeutic benefits in various herbal healing practices.
- Scientific name: Boehmeria sieboldiana
- Family: Urticaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Rosales and the family Urticaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Boehmeria, which includes the species Boehmeria sieboldiana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Urticaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Boehmeria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Boehmeria sieboldiana, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently called Siebold's False Nettle, while in Japanese, it is known as Yatsude. In Chinese, the plant is commonly called Yan Hu Die.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several regions of Eastern Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. The species is also widely distributed throughout the island nation of Japan. Additionally, it can be found growing across the Korean Peninsula. Together, these locations highlight the plant's significant footprint in East Asian ecosystems.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Boehmeria sieboldiana, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in various traditional medicinal applications. The leaves are characterized by their distinct shape and texture, often being harvested to prepare decoctions or infusions. In herbal practices, these leafy structures are valued for their specific bioactive properties, which are extracted to support therapeutic purposes.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Boehmeria sieboldiana has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include seco-dehydroantofine A, seco-dehydroantofine B, septicine.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seco-dehydroantofine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seco-dehydroantofine B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| septicine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |