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

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Dactylorhiza viridis var. virescens

Synonyms

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

Plant Parts

This plant, known as Dactylorhiza viridis var. virescens, possesses an underground morphological structure essential for its survival and medicinal properties. The plant utilizes a fleshy rhizome to store nutrients and facilitate vegetative spread through the soil. Attached to this rhizome system are specialized tubers, which serve as primary energy reserves for the plant during dormant periods. Together, the rhizome and the tubers form a complex root-like network that supports the plant's growth cycle.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
rhizome Archives of toxicology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

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

Preparations Sources Consensus
Coeloglossum viride var. bracteatum extract Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
rhizoome Archives of toxicology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
tubers Journal of chromatographic science (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆