Inula japonica var. japonica
Inula japonica var. japonica, commonly known as Japanese elecampane, is a perennial herb valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its aromatic rhizomes, this plant contains bioactive compounds with potent anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It is frequently utilized to support respiratory health and digestive function in various herbal remedies.
- Scientific name: Inula japonica var. japonica
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Inula | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
Activities
Inula japonica var. japonica has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Apoptotic, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Apoptotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |