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Euryale

Euryale · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Euryale, scientifically known as Euryale, is a rare and fascinating genus of aquatic plants belonging to the family Menyanthaceae. Often found in specialized wetland habitats, these delicate perennials are prized for their unique floating foliage and intricate blooms, offering significant interest to botanists and enthusiasts of aquatic flora.

Family
Nymphaeaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Euryale

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • Stachelseerose
  • Stachelseerose

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and falls under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Nymphaeaales, it is classified under the family Nymphaeaceae. Specifically, this medicinal species is identified by the genus Euryale.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Nymphaeales
Family Nymphaeaceae
Genus Euryale

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in East Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is specifically noted within the Primorye region. The species is also widely spread throughout various parts of China, including the South-Central areas and the island of Hainan. Furthermore, its range extends to the northern reaches of China, encompassing Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. Together, these locations define the primary natural habitats where Euryale can be found.

Region Area
Russian Far East Primorye
China China South-Central
China Hainan
China Inner Mongolia
China Manchuria
China China North-Central
China China Southeast
Eastern Asia Japan
Eastern Asia Korea
Eastern Asia Taiwan

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Euryale has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Triterpenoid.

Chemicals reported in Euryale
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Triterpenoid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Triterpenoid

  1. Die Pharmazie

Activities

Euryale has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hypoglycemic, Hypolipidemic.

Activities reported in Euryale
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Hypoglycemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hypolipidemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Hypoglycemic

  1. Die Pharmazie

Hypolipidemic

  1. Die Pharmazie