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Hydrangea pottingeri

Hydrangea pottingeri · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Hydrangea pottingeri, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized for its unique therapeutic properties. Often found in diverse ecological niches, this species offers significant potential in traditional healing practices. Understanding its botanical characteristics and bioactive compounds is essential for exploring its vast contributions to modern pharmacology.

Family
Hydrangeaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Leaf · Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Hortensia Chinensis · Hydrangea Pubiramea · 12 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Hydrangea pottingeri

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Cornales. Finally, it falls into the family Hydrangeaceae and is identified by the genus Hydrangea.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Cornales
Family Hydrangeaceae
Genus Hydrangea

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key Asian regions. In China, its presence is primarily concentrated within the Southeast territories. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the East Himalaya region. Additionally, the species extends into Indo-China, specifically inhabiting parts of Myanmar. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various mountainous and subtropical environments.

Region Area
China China Southeast
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya
Indo-China Myanmar

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Hydrangea pottingeri has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, root.

Plant parts reported in Hydrangea pottingeri
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Journal of natural products

Root

  1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Hydrangea pottingeri has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-Neodichroine, Febrifugine, HYDRACHINE A, Hydrachoside A, Hydrangenoside E.

Chemicals reported in Hydrangea pottingeri
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(-)-Neodichroine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Febrifugine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
HYDRACHINE A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hydrachoside A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hydrangenoside E 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isofebrifugine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(-)-Neodichroine

  1. Journal of natural products

Febrifugine

  1. Rapid communications in mass spectrometry : RCM

HYDRACHINE A

  1. Journal of natural products

Hydrachoside A

  1. Journal of natural products

Hydrangenoside E

  1. Journal of natural products

Isofebrifugine

  1. Rapid communications in mass spectrometry : RCM

Preparations

Hydrangea pottingeri has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaves.

Preparations reported for Hydrangea pottingeri
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Leaves 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaves

  1. Journal of natural products