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Dactylorhiza viridis var. virescens

Dactylorhiza viridis var. virescens · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Dactylorhiza viridis var. virescens, is a rare medicinal orchid valued in traditional herbal practices. Renowned for its unique green pigmentation, this botanical variety is sought after for its potential therapeutic properties. Understanding its ecological niche and medicinal applications is essential for sustainable conservation and pharmacological research.

Family
Orchidaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Rhizome
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Coeloglossum Viride Var. Virescens · Habenaria Bracteata · 24 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Dactylorhiza viridis var. virescens

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

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 Asparagales and is a member of the Orchidaceae family. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Dactylorhiza.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Asparagales
Family Orchidaceae
Genus Dactylorhiza

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the temperate regions of East Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is documented across several key territories, including Kamchatka and the Kuril Islands. It is also found within the Primorye region and on the island of Sakhalin. Beyond the Russian borders, the species extends its distribution into the Manchuria region of China. Collectively, these locations define the distinct ecological niche where this medicinal variety thrives.

Region Area
Russian Far East Kamchatka
Russian Far East Kuril Is.
Russian Far East Primorye
Russian Far East Sakhalin
China Manchuria
China China North-Central
Eastern Asia Japan
Eastern Asia Korea
Subarctic America Aleutian Is.
Subarctic America Alaska

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Dactylorhiza viridis var. virescens has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include rhizome.

Plant parts reported in Dactylorhiza viridis var. virescens
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Rhizome 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Rhizome

  1. Archives of toxicology

Chemicals

Dactylorhiza viridis var. virescens has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bisphenol F.

Chemicals reported in Dactylorhiza viridis var. virescens
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Bisphenol F 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Bisphenol F

  1. Archives of toxicology

Preparations

Dactylorhiza viridis var. virescens has 3 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Coeloglossum viride var. bracteatum extract, rhizoome, tubers.

Preparations reported for Dactylorhiza viridis var. virescens
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Coeloglossum viride var. bracteatum extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Rhizoome 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tubers 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Coeloglossum viride var. bracteatum extract

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Rhizoome

  1. Archives of toxicology

Tubers

  1. Journal of chromatographic science