Heuchera
Heucheras
Heucheras, commonly known as Coral Bells, are stunning perennial plants prized for their vibrant, multicolored foliage. Beyond their ornamental appeal in gardens, these hardy plants possess traditional medicinal uses. Historically, various species have been utilized in herbal remedies to address inflammation and support overall wellness through their bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Heuchera
- Family: Saxifragaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Saxifragales, it is a member of the family Saxifragaceae. Ultimately, it is defined by its classification under the genus Heuchera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Saxifragaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Heuchera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Heuchera, is recognized by various common names depending on the language and region. In Bulgarian, it is referred to as хойхера, while in Danish, it goes by the name Alunrod. In Kazakh, it is called Гейхера, which is the same name used in Russian. Additionally, in Polish, the plant is commonly known as Żurawkka.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bg | хойхера | Wikidata |
| da | Alunrod | Wikidata |
| kk | Гейхера | Wikidata |
| pl | Żurawka | Wikidata |
| ru | Гейхера | Wikidata |
| sv | Alunrotsläktet | Wikidata |
| ar | هوشرية | Wikidata |
| fi | keijunkukat | Wikidata |
| uk | Гейхера | Wikidata |
| cs | dlužicha | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging distribution across several distinct geographical regions. In Northern Europe, its presence is noted within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, it can be found growing in both Austria and Germany. The species also extends across the Russian Far East. Specifically, its range includes the territories of Khabarovsk and Primorye.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Aleutian Is. | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Alaska | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Northwest Territories | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Alberta | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
Activities
Heuchera has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |