Monotropa uniflora
Indian pipe
Monotropa uniflora, commonly known as Ghost Pipe or Indian Pipe, is a unique, non-photosynthetic perennial plant. Lacking chlorophyll, it derives nutrients from fungi rather than sunlight. This ethereal, translucent white plant thrives in shaded forest floors, offering a mysterious presence that has long fascinated herbalists and botanical enthusiasts alike.
- Scientific name: Monotropa uniflora
- Family: Ericaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Monotropa uniflora, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ericales and the family Ericaceae. It is further categorized under the genus Monotropa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Ericaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Monotropa | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Monotropa uniflora, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Japanese, it is called ギンリョウソウモドキ, while in Korean, it is known as 수정난풀. The French name for this species is Mono trope uniflore, and in Hebrew, it is written as מונוטרופה אוניפלורה. Additionally, in Russian, the plant is commonly called Подъельник одноцветковый.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | ギンリョウソウモドキ | Wikidata |
| ko | 수정난풀 | Wikidata |
| fr | Monotrope uniflore | Wikidata |
| he | מונוטרופה אוניפלורה | Wikidata |
| ru | Подъельник одноцветковый | Wikidata |
| fi | aavepiippu | Wikidata |
| zh | 水晶兰 | Wikidata |
| ar | غليون هندي | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 單花錫杖花 | Wikidata |
| arz | غليون هندى | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of East Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is noted in the Kuril Islands, Sakhalin, and the Primorye region. Moving into China, the species can be found throughout the South-Central territories. Additionally, its range extends northward into the Inner Mongolia region. Collectively, these areas define the specific environmental niches where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Monotropa uniflora has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include grayanotoxin I.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| grayanotoxin I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Monotropa uniflora has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include pain management.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pain management | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |