Hibiscus syriacus
Rose of sharon
Hibiscus syriacus, commonly known as Rose of Sharon, is a versatile deciduous shrub celebrated for its striking, trumpet-shaped blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this hardy plant holds significant medicinal potential, traditionally utilized in various cultures to support skin health, reduce inflammation, and promote overall wellness through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Hibiscus syriacus
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malvales, it is classified under the family Malvaceae and is identified by the genus Hibiscus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hibiscus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Hibiscus syriacus, is widely recognized across various Chinese-speaking regions by the same common name. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans, zh-cn) and Traditional Chinese (zh-hant, zh-hk), as well as in Singapore (zh-sg), it is referred to as 木槿.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 木槿 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 木槿 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 木槿 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 木槿 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 木槿 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 木槿 | Wikidata |
| pl | ketmia syryjska | Wikidata |
| ko | 무궁화 | Wikidata |
| de | Straucheibisch | Wikidata |
| ja | ムクゲ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a notable presence across various regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its distribution can be observed within the borders of Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found growing in the landscapes of Austria and Belgium. It also maintains a significant presence throughout the territories of Czechia-Slovakia. Finally, its geographical reach extends across the expansive regions of Germany.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Hibiscus syriacus, offers various components that are utilized in traditional medicinal preparations. Specifically, the root bark is recognized for its distinct properties, often serving as a foundational element in herbal remedies. Additionally, the bud 'Pyeonghwa' water extract is employed to harness the concentrated essence of the plant's developing floral structures, providing a specialized liquid preparation for therapeutic use.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bud 'Pyeonghwa' Water Extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hibiscus syriacus has 30 reported phytochemicals identified across 31 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ROS, 2,7-dihydroxy-6-methyl-8-methoxy-1-naphthalenecarbaldehyde, CE, Cd, H2O2.
- Total chemicals
- 30
- Scientific sources
- 31
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ROS | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,7-dihydroxy-6-methyl-8-methoxy-1-naphthalenecarbaldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CE | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cd | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| H2O2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PE | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin-6-C-glucoside-7-o-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catalase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophyll | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hibiscus syriacus has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hibiscus syriacus has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Diabetes mellitus, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, breast carcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, hyperglycemia.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acute lymphoblastic leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |