Holodiscus discolor
Holodiscus discolor, commonly known as the variegated disco plant, is a distinctive medicinal species prized for its unique botanical properties. Native to specific tropical ecosystems, this plant is valued in traditional healing practices for its therapeutic potential, offering intriguing insights into natural pharmacology and biodiversity within its native habitat.
- Scientific name: Holodiscus discolor
- Family: Rosaceae
- 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, it falls under the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is completed by its placement in the genus Holodiscus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Holodiscus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Holodiscus discolor, is recognized by various regional names depending on the language. In French, it is referred to as Holodisque discolore, while in Russian, it is called Холодискус разноцветный. Moving to Scandinavia, the Swedish common name is Vippspirea, and in Finland, it is known as nukka-angervo. Additionally, the plant is called Holodisgws in Welsh.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Holodisque discolore | Wikidata |
| ru | Холодискус разноцветный | Wikidata |
| sv | Vippspirea | Wikidata |
| cy | Holodisgws | Wikidata |
| fi | nukka-angervo | Wikidata |
| zh | 全盘花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 绣珠梅 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad and diverse geographical distribution across several continents. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain. Moving across the ocean to Western Canada, the species is found in British Columbia. Its range also extends into the Northwestern United States, specifically throughout the state of Idaho. Furthermore, it is located in the states of Montana and Colorado within that same northwestern region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Idaho | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Montana | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Washington | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Wyoming | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Holodiscus discolor, is primarily characterized by its medicinal properties derived from its vegetative structures, specifically its shoots. These shoots serve as the main functional units for growth and nutrient transport, containing the essential bioactive compounds utilized in traditional applications. By focusing on the health and development of these shoots, the plant maintains its vitality and ensures the concentration of the medicinal elements required for its therapeutic use.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| shoots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Holodiscus discolor has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, beta-sitosterol, kaempferol-3-O-rhamnoside, luteolin-7-O-glucoside, taraxasterol.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol-3-O-rhamnoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin-7-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taraxasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |