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. 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
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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Bisphenol F | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Bisphenol F
- 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |