Oresitrophe rupifraga
Oresitrophe rupifraga, commonly known as the rock-breaking herb, is a resilient medicinal plant found in rugged, high-altitude terrains. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used to treat respiratory ailments and inflammatory conditions. This unique species offers significant pharmacological potential for modern botanical research and natural therapies.
- Scientific name: Oresitrophe rupifraga
- Family: Saxifragaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 Saxifrages, it is further categorized into the family Saxifragaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is defined by the genus Oresitrophe.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Saxifragaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Oresitrophe | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Oresitrophe rupifraga, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 独根草, 山苞花, or 岩花, with the specific traditional characters varying as 独根草 in mainland China (zh-cn) and 獨根草 in Taiwan (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 独根草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 独根草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 獨根草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山苞花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 岩花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小岩花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山苞草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 爬山虎 | Wikidata |
| zh | 冰球子 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found within specific regions of East Asia. Its primary distribution includes the Manchuria area located in China. Additionally, it can be identified throughout China North-Central. These two regions represent the core geographical range for the species. Consequently, its habitat is concentrated in these particular northern and central territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Oresitrophe rupifraga has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |