Himalayan Marsh Orchid
Dactylorhiza hatagirea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (30 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Himalayan Marsh Orchid, scientifically known as Dactylorhiza hatagirea, is a delicate perennial herb native to high-altitude alpine meadows. Renowned for its striking blooms and unique tuberous roots, it holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Traditionally used in folk medicine, this rare orchid serves as a vital indicator of Himalayan biodiversity.
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Dactylorhiza Hatagirea Var. Schlaginweitii · Orchis Hatagirea Var. Doniana · 4 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dactylorhiza hatagireaSynonyms
- Dactylorhiza hatagirea var. schlaginweitii
- Orchis hatagirea var. doniana
- Dactylorhiza hatagirea var. doniana
- Orchis hatagirea var. schlaginweitii
- Orchis hatagirea
- Orchis latifolia var. indica
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 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Carotenoids, Flavonoids, Glucomannan, STILBENE, Saponins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Carotenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glucomannan | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| STILBENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ascorbic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| resveratrol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-Stilbene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Carotenoids
- Scientific reports
Flavonoids
- Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology
Glucomannan
- Scientific reports
STILBENE
- Scientific reports
Saponins
- Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology
Terpenoids
- Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology
ascorbic acid
- Scientific reports
resveratrol
- Scientific reports
trans-Stilbene
- Scientific reports
Activities
Dactylorhiza hatagirea has 9 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antirheumatic, Antitumor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antirheumatic | Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dactylorhiza hatagirea has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, antiviral, diuretic, hypoglycemic, wound healing.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiviral | Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuretic | Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemic | Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |