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. virescensSynonyms
- Coeloglossum viride var. virescens
- Habenaria bracteata
- Habenaria viridis var. bracteata
- Orchis flava var. virescens
- Platanthera bracteata
- Peristylus bracteatus
- Peristylus virescens
- Satyrium virescens
- Habenaria flava var. virescens
- Habenaria viridis subsp. bracteata
- Coeloglossum viride f. virescens
- Coeloglossum viride f. bracteatum
- Platanthera viridis var. bracteata
- Coeloglossum viride subsp. bracteatum
- Coeloglossum bracteatum
- Coeloglossum coreanum
- Dactylorhiza viridis var. coreana
- Satyrium bracteale
- Orchis obsoleta
- Orchis coreana
- Habenaria viridis var. interjecta
- Coeloglossum viride var. interjecta
- Coeloglossum viride var. bracteatum
- Peristylus viridis var. bracteata
- Coeloglossum viride var. akaishimontanum
- Coeloglossum viride subsp. coreanum
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 part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Rhizome | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Rhizome
- 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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Bisphenol F | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Bisphenol F
- 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.
| 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
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
Rhizoome
- Archives of toxicology
Tubers
- Journal of chromatographic science