Onoclea orientalis
Onoclea orientalis, commonly known as the Oriental Cleome, is a striking perennial valued for its architectural beauty and medicinal potential. Native to Eurasia, this plant features delicate, fragrant blooms. In traditional herbalism, its various components are explored for bioactive properties, offering intriguing possibilities for natural therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Onoclea orientalis
- Family: Aspleniaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Onoclea orientalis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Polypodiinae, it is classified under the order Polypodiales. Finally, its taxonomic lineage places it in the family Aspleniaceae and the genus Onoclea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Polypodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Aspleniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Onoclea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across parts of East Asia. In the Russian Far East, it can be found growing on the Kuril Islands, Sakhalin, and within the Primorye region. Its range extends significantly into China, covering various territories within the country. Specifically, it is documented in both China South-Central and China North-Central areas. Consequently, these locations define the diverse environmental niches where the species 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 | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Activities
Onoclea orientalis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |