Glehnia littoralis
Glehnia littoralis, commonly known as the coastal glehnia, is a resilient herbaceous perennial native to East Asian maritime environments. Often found clinging to rocky shorelines, this plant is valued in traditional practices for its unique phytochemical properties, offering potential therapeutic benefits through its specialized adaptation to harsh, saline habitats.
- Scientific name: Glehnia littoralis
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Glehnia, specifically as the species Glehnia littoralis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Glehnia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various common names depending on the region and language, including Glehnia in Portuguese (pt), ハマボウフウ in Japanese (ja), 濱防風 in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw), 갯방풍 in Korean (ko), and 珊瑚菜 in Simplified Chinese (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Glehnia | Wikidata |
| ja | ハマボウフウ | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 濱防風 | Wikidata |
| ko | 갯방풍 | Wikidata |
| zh | 珊瑚菜 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 珊瑚菜 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 珊瑚菜 | Wikidata |
| ja | 浜防風 | Wikidata |
| zh | 北沙参。갯방풍 | Wikidata |
| zh | 海沙参 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within East Asia. It can be found across several key regions of the Russian Far East, including Khabarovsk, Primorye, and Sakhalin. Additionally, its range extends to the Kuril Islands within the same Russian territories. Beyond Russia, the species is also distributed throughout the Manchuria region of China. Together, these areas define the primary natural habitat for Glehnia littoralis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | 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 |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Glehnia littoralis, possesses several distinct morphological structures used for identification and study. The stem serves as the primary structural support, elevating the plant toward sunlight, while the roots anchor the organism firmly into the coastal substrate. Each individual root plays a vital role in nutrient absorption, supporting the overall growth of the system. The foliage consists of various leaves that facilitate photosynthesis, with each specific leaf exhibiting a unique shape and arrangement characteristic of the species.- Total parts
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 13
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| root | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf Extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Glehnia littoralis has 33 reported phytochemicals identified across 35 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Psoralen, imperatorin, (-)-secoisolariciresinol, 5'-methylthioadenosine, L-tryptophan.
- Total chemicals
- 33
- Scientific sources
- 35
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Psoralen | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| imperatorin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-secoisolariciresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5'-methylthioadenosine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| L-tryptophan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| adenosine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arabinan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| baihuaqianhuside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bergamottin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Glehnia littoralis has 9 reported activities identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antitumor, Neuroprotective, Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitussive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mucolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Glehnia littoralis has 18 reported medicinal uses identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Periodontitis, angiogenesis, antioxidant, antitussive, atopic eczema.
- Total uses
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Periodontitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| angiogenesis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antitussive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| atopic eczema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatigue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lipid peroxidation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| metastasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |