Oreocharis auricula
Oreocharis auriculata, commonly known as the auriculate Oreocharis, is a unique medicinal plant native to specialized forest ecosystems. Characterized by its distinctively ear-like leaf bases, this species holds significant ethnobotanical value. Researchers study its bioactive compounds to explore potential therapeutic applications in traditional medicine and modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Oreocharis auricula
- Family: Gesneriaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Oreocharis auriculata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales. Finally, it is classified within the family Gesneriaceae and the genus Oreocharis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Gesneriaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Oreocharis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Oreocharis auriculata, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic region. In Chinese, it is identified as 长瓣马铃苣苔 (zh), 长瓣马铃苣苔 (zh-hans), and 长瓣马铃苣苔 (zh-cn), while in Traditional Chinese script used in Taiwan, it is written as 長瓣馬鈴苣薹 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 长瓣马铃苣苔 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 长瓣马铃苣苔 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 长瓣马铃苣苔 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 長瓣馬鈴苣薹 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found across several distinct regions in East and Southeast Asia. In China, its range extends through the South-Central provinces. Additionally, it is documented within the Southeast regions of China. Its distribution also reaches into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, it can be found growing in the country of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Oreocharis auriculata, is a medicinal species where the therapeutic properties are often derived from the whole plant. Every part of the organism, from its leaves and stems to its roots and flowers, contributes to its overall medicinal profile. In various traditional practices, the entire structure is utilized to harness its bioactive compounds, making the whole plant a valuable resource for holistic healing and botanical study.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Oreocharis auricula has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Oreocharis auricula has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |