Hydrangea paniculata
Hydrangea paniculata, commonly known as panicle hydrangea, is a versatile deciduous shrub prized for its large, cone-shaped flower clusters. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this resilient plant is studied for its diverse phytochemical properties, offering potential therapeutic benefits in traditional medicine through its unique bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacities.
- Scientific name: Hydrangea paniculata
- Family: Hydrangeaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Cornales, it is further organized into the family Hydrangeaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Hydrangea, specifically as the species Hydrangea paniculata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Cornales | WCVP |
| Family | Hydrangeaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hydrangea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Hydrangea paniculata, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In German, it is referred to as the Rispen-Horstensie, while in Japanese, it is called ノリウツギ. In Poland, it is known as Hortensja bukietowa, and in Russia, it is called гортензия метельчатaya. Additionally, in Azerbaijan, it is commonly called Süpürgəvari hidrangeya.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Rispen-Hortensie | Wikidata |
| ja | ノリウツギ | Wikidata |
| pl | Hortensja bukietowa | Wikidata |
| ru | гортензия метельчатая | Wikidata |
| az | Süpürgəvari hidrangeya | Wikidata |
| hu | bugás hortenzia | Wikidata |
| fi | japaninhortensia | Wikidata |
| hsb | Wulka hortensija | Wikidata |
| zh | 圆锥绣球 | Wikidata |
| sv | vipphortensia | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range extending across several distinct regions of East Asia. In the Russian Far East, it can be found inhabiting the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin. Its distribution also spans much of China, covering the South-Central territories. Furthermore, it is widely documented throughout China's North-Central regions. Finally, the species maintains a presence across the Southeast portion of China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Connecticut | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hydrangea paniculata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7-HC, Coumarins, coumarins, esculetin, umbelliferone.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 7-HC | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| esculetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| umbelliferone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hydrangea paniculata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hydrangea paniculata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |