rock pine
Orostachys japonica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Rock pine, scientifically known as Orostachys japonica, is a resilient perennial prized in traditional herbal medicine. Thriving in rocky, mountainous terrains, this hardy plant offers unique therapeutic properties. Often utilized for its restorative qualities, it remains a vital subject of ethnobotanical study for those exploring natural healing traditions.
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Rock Pine
- Scientific synonyms
- Orostachys Japonica F. Polycephala · Orostachys Polycephala · 12 more
Names
Common Names
- rock pine
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- pino de roca
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Orostachys japonicaSynonyms
- Orostachys japonica f. polycephala
- Orostachys polycephala
- Orostachys japonica var. polycephala
- Cotyledon japonica
- Orostachys kanboensis
- Sedum japonicola
- Sedum polycephalum
- Cotyledon polycephala
- Orostachys japonica var. erubescens
- Sedum malacophyllum var. japonicum
- Orostachys erubescens var. polycephalum
- Sedum erubescens var. japonicum
- Sedum erubescens var. polycephalum
- Orostachys erubescens var. japonica
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Saxifrages, falling under the family Crasulaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Orostachys, and its species name, japonica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Crassulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Orostachys | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions within East Asia. In China, its presence spans from the northern reaches of Manchuria to the North-Central areas. It also inhabits the diverse landscapes found throughout China Southeast. Beyond mainland China, the species is naturally occurring in Japan. Finally, its geographical range extends to include the Korean Peninsula.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Orostachys japonica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include kaempferol, quercetin.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | Nutrients (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | Nutrients (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Orostachys japonica has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimetastatic, Antiproliferative, Antitumor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimetastatic | Nutrients (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | Nutrients (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | Nutrients (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Orostachys japonica has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Tumors, cancer.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Tumors | Nutrients (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | Nutrients (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |