Dactylorhiza hatagirea
Dactylorhiza hatagirea, commonly known as the Japanese orchid, is a delicate perennial species native to East Asia. Valued in traditional herbal practices, this medicinal plant is recognized for its unique rhizomes. Researchers study its bioactive compounds to explore potential therapeutic applications in supporting holistic health and wellness.
- Scientific name: Dactylorhiza hatagirea
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Dactylohraiza hatagiria, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further classified under the order Asparagales. Finally, it is a member of the family Orchidaceae and is specifically placed within the genus Dactylohraiza.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Orchidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dactylorhiza | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of China. It is notably found within the South-Central areas of the country. Additionally, its presence extends into the northern territories of Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. The species also inhabits the North-Central parts of China. Finally, its range reaches as far west as the Qinghai province.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dactylorhiza hatagirea has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ascorbic acid, carotenoids, flavonoids, glucomannan, resveratrol.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ascorbic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucomannan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| resveratrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stilbene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-stilbene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dactylorhiza hatagirea has 9 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antirheumatic, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antirheumatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dactylorhiza hatagirea has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, antiviral, diuretic, hypoglycemic, wound healing.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |