Elsholtzia rugulosa
Elsholtzia rugulosa, commonly known as the rugose elm, is a deciduous tree valued for its medicinal and ornamental properties. Traditionally used in herbal practices, its bark and leaves possess bioactive compounds with potential therapeutic benefits. This resilient species plays a significant role in biodiversity and traditional ecological knowledge worldwide.
- Scientific name: Elsholtzia rugulosa
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Lamiales, and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Elsholtzia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Elsholtzia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Elsholtzia rugulosa, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Vietnamese, it is known as Kinh giới sần, while in Chinese, it is commonly called 野拔子 (used across Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Cantonese, and standard Mandarin).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Kinh giới sần | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 野拔子 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 野拔子 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 野拔子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 野拔子 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 野拔子 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 野拔子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 草拔子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 把子草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 倮倮茶 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range spread across East and Southeast Asia. Within China, its distribution includes the South-Central and Southeast regions. Moving further south, the species can be found throughout the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, it is documented to grow in the country of Myanmar. Additionally, the plant's presence extends into the territories of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Elsholtzia rugulosa has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Luteolin, apigenin, apiin, flavonoids, galuteolin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apiin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galuteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Elsholtzia rugulosa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Elsholtzia rugulosa has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cold, fever, influenza virus.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| influenza virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |