Caragana rosea
Caragana rosea, commonly known as the rose-colored caragana, is a resilient deciduous shrub valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its vibrant blooms and hardy nature, this plant offers diverse therapeutic potential. Its various parts are utilized to address diverse ailments, highlighting its significance in herbal healing and botanical studies.
- Scientific name: Caragana rosea
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is further categorized into the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Caragana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Caragana | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Caragana rosea, is known by various common names across different linguistic and regional contexts. In Chinese, it is referred to as 红花锦鸡儿 (zh) and 红花锦鸡儿 (zh-cn), as well as 紅花錦鷄兒 (zh-tw). Additionally, it is sometimes called 黄枝条 (zh) and carries the name 乌兰一哈日嘎纳 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 红花锦鸡儿 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 红花锦鸡儿 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 紅花錦鷄兒 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄枝条 | Wikidata |
| zh | 乌兰一哈日嘎纳 | Wikidata |
| zh | 金雀儿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 红花锦鸡儿 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several distinct regions within China. It can be found growing in the landscapes of China South-Central and China North-Central. Furthermore, its presence extends to the northern reaches of China in Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. The species also inhabits the various terrains of China Southeast. Ultimately, these locations highlight the broad geographical distribution of Caragana rosea throughout the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Caragana rosea has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cararosinol A, kobophenol A, mearnsetin, myricetin, p-hydroxy cinnamic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cararosinol A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kobophenol A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mearnsetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-hydroxy cinnamic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| resveratrol tetramer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |