Caulophyllum robustum
Caulophyllum robustum, commonly known as Blue Cohosh, is a perennial herb native to North American woodlands. Renowned in traditional herbalism, this plant features striking blue-black berries and distinctive foliage. While historically used to support reproductive health, it must be handled with extreme caution due to its potent pharmacological properties.
- Scientific name: Caulophyllum robustum
- Family: Berberidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Caulophyllum robustum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the Berberidaceae family within the genus Caulophyllum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Berberidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Caulophyllum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Caulophyllum robustum, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In Russian, it is called Стеблелист мощный, while in Azerbaijani, it is known as Əzəmətli gövdəyarpaq. In Japanese, the plant is identified as ルイヨウボタン, and in Chinese, both the traditional and simplified forms are written as 红毛七.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Стеблелист мощный | Wikidata |
| az | Əzəmətli gövdəyarpaq | Wikidata |
| ja | ルイヨウボタン | Wikidata |
| zh | 红毛七 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 红毛七 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 红毛七 | Wikidata |
| zh | 藏严仙 | Wikidata |
| zh | 类叶牡丹 | Wikidata |
| zh | 葳严仙 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鸡骨升麻 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Caulophyllum robustum, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the Russian Far East. Its habitat includes the Amur region, where it can be found growing in suitable environments. The species also extends its reach into the Khabarovsk territory. Furthermore, it is distributed throughout the Kuril Islands and the Sakhalin region. Finally, its range encompasses the coastal area of Primorye.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Caulophyllum robustum, possesses a specialized underground structure that includes both hairy roots and hair roots which aid in nutrient and water absorption. These delicate root systems are essential for the plant's stability and survival in its natural habitat, ensuring it can thrive and produce its medicinal components effectively.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hairy roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hair roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Caulophyllum robustum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Taspine, echinocystic acid, hederagenin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Taspine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| echinocystic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hederagenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |