Orostachys fimbriata
Fimbriate orostachys
Orostachys fimbriata, commonly known as the fringed goldbush, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique botanical properties. Found in specific ecological niches, it has long been utilized in traditional healing practices. This introduction explores its therapeutic potential, chemical composition, and the cultural significance of its medicinal applications.
- Scientific name: Orostachys fimbriata
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Saxifragales and the family Crassulaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Orostachys, and its specific species name, fimbriata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Crassulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Orostachys | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Orostachys fimbriata, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In English, it is called Fimbriate Orostachys, while in Chinese, it is known as 瓦松 (zh, zh-cn, zh-tw) or 流苏瓦松 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 瓦松 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 瓦松 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 瓦松 | Wikidata |
| en | Fimbriate Orostachys | Wikidata |
| zh | 流苏瓦松 | Wikidata |
| zh | 瓦花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大花杓兰 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in East Asia. In Russia, it can be found specifically within the Chita region of Siberia. Its presence extends significantly into China, where it inhabits the Inner Mongolia territory. The species is also widely distributed throughout Manchuria and the North-Central areas of China. Furthermore, its range reaches into the high-altitude landscapes of the Qinghai province.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Orostachys fimbriata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Glc, polysaccharide.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Glc | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polysaccharide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |