Hydrangea
Hortensia
Hydrangea, commonly known as bigleaf or mophead hydrangea, is a versatile flowering shrub celebrated for its breathtaking, voluminous blooms. While primarily prized in landscaping for their color-changing petals, various species hold traditional medicinal significance, utilized in herbal practices to support kidney health and manage inflammation through their bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Hydrangea
- Family: Hydrangeaceae
- 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 Cornales, it is classified under the family Hydrangeaceae and belongs to the genus Hydrangea.
| 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, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language and region. In Arabic, it is known as Hortensen (lb), while in Chinese, its nomenclature varies slightly by script and usage: it is identified as 绣球属 (zh-hans) or 绣球属 (zh-cn) to denote the genus, and as 繡球花 (zh-hant) or 繡球花 (zh-hk) to refer to the flowering plant itself.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| lb | Hortensen | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 绣球属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 繡球花 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 繡球花 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 绣球属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 绣球花 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 八仙花屬 | Wikidata |
| bo | དྲང་སོང་མེ་ཏོག | Wikidata |
| pl | hortensja | Wikidata |
| he | הידרנג'אה | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several distinct regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be found within the territory of Great Britain. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species is established in both Austria and Germany. Its distribution also extends into Southwestern Europe, specifically throughout France. Finally, the plant can be located further south in the country of Portugal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Hydrangea, utilizes various parts for its biological functions, though in traditional medicinal contexts, attention is often directed toward its underground structures. The root system is essential for anchoring the shrub and absorbing necessary nutrients from the soil. Specifically, the roots and the single primary root structure work together to support the plant's overall growth and stability.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hydrangea has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include thunberginol C.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| thunberginol C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |