Hylomecon japonica
Hylomecon japonica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Hylomecon japonica, is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional herbal practices, this plant contains bioactive compounds valued for their therapeutic potential. It is frequently studied for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, offering promising insights into natural pharmacology and holistic wellness.
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Stylophorum Japonicum · Chelidonium Japonicum
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Hylomecon japonicum
German:
- Hylomecon japonicum
French:
- Hylomecon japonicum
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Hylomecon japonicaSynonyms
- Stylophorum japonicum
- Chelidonium japonicum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the family Papaveraceae and falls under the genus Hylomecon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Papaveraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hylomecon | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across several major regions. Within China, it can be found in the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Its presence extends further into Eastern Asia, specifically within the country of Japan. Remarkably, the species also reaches into the Northeastern United States, with documented occurrences in Vermont. This broad range demonstrates the plant's ability to adapt to diverse environments across different continents.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Vermont | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hylomecon japonica has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Phenols, Saponins, Terpenes.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenols | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenes | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hylomecon japonica has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bruises, rheumatism.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bruises | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |