Eleutherococcus giraldii
Eleutherococcus giraldii, commonly known as Siberian ginseng or Eleutherococcus, is a potent adaptogenic plant native to East Asia. Renowned for its ability to enhance physical endurance and mental focus, it helps the body resist stress. This medicinal herb is widely utilized in traditional medicine to boost immunity and vitality.
- Scientific name: Eleutherococcus giraldii
- Family: Araliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, specifically being a member of the family Araliaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Eleutherococcus, with its specific species name being giraldii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Araliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eleutherococcus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several distinct regions of China. Its distribution includes the lush landscapes of China South-Central and the humid areas of China Southeast. Furthermore, it can be found growing in the more arid environments of China North-Central and Inner Mongolia. The species also extends its presence into the high-altitude terrain of Qinghai. Collectively, these locations demonstrate the wide ecological adaptability of Eleutherococcus giraldii.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Eleutherococcus giraldii has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include abscisic acid (ABA), ABA, GA3, IAA.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| abscisic acid (ABA) | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ABA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GA3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IAA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |