Inula japonica var. japonica
Inula japonica var. japonica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Inula japonica var. japonica, is a resilient perennial herb native to East Asia, renowned for its therapeutic potential. Often found in coastal and mountainous regions, this plant is rich in bioactive compounds like sesquiterpene lactones, which are traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to treat inflammation and various skin ailments.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Flower
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Inula japonica var. japonicaSynonyms
- Inula japonica f. giraldii
- Inula britannica var. chinensis
- Inula britannica f. antiplena
- Inula britannica f. plena
- Inula japonica var. antiplena
- Inula giraldii
- Inula britannica var. vulgaris
- Inula repanda
- Inula yosezatoana
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it falls under the family Asteraceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Inula as the variety japonica.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Inula |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range that spans across several distinct regions of Eurasia. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is specifically noted within the European portion of Türkiye. Moving into Eastern Europe, the species can be found inhabiting the Crimean Peninsula. Its distribution extends deeply into Siberia, where it thrives in the Altay mountain region. Furthermore, the plant is recorded in the Siberian territories of Buryatiya and Chita.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe |
| Eastern Europe | Krym |
| Siberia | Altay |
| Siberia | Buryatiya |
| Siberia | Chita |
| Siberia | Irkutsk |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk |
| Siberia | Tuva |
| Siberia | Yakutiya |
| Russian Far East | Amur |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Inula japonica var. japonica has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flower | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flower
- Journal of natural products
Activities
Inula japonica var. japonica has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Apoptotic, Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Apoptotic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Apoptotic
- Journal of natural products
Cytotoxic
- Journal of natural products