Ophiorrhiza rugosa
Ophiorrhiza rugosa, commonly known as the rugose ophiorrhiza, is a significant medicinal herb in traditional Asian medicine. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized to treat inflammation, fever, and various skin ailments. Its unique phytochemical profile makes it a vital subject in modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Ophiorrhiza rugosa
- Family: Not available
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Distribution
This plant is distributed across several specific regions within East and South Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central areas as well as throughout Tibet. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found in the state of Assam. It also grows within the borders of Bangladesh. Finally, its range extends into the mountainous terrain of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Ophiorrhiza rugosa, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in traditional medicinal practices. The leaves are characterized by their distinctively wrinkled or rugose texture, which gives the species its name, and they serve as a vital part of the plant's physiological structure for photosynthesis. In various herbal applications, these leaves are collected and processed to harness the specific bioactive compounds contained within their tissues.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |