Orostachys malacophylla
Orostachys malacophylla, commonly known as the soft-leaf Orostachys, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Native to specific highland ecosystems, it contains bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies to alleviate inflammation and support digestive health, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Orostachys malacophylla
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Saxifragales and the family Crasulaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in the genus Orostachys.
| 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 malacophylla, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Mongolia, it is known as Бараан үлд өвс, while in Chinese, it is commonly called 钝叶瓦松 or simply 瓦松.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| mn | Бараан үлд өвс | Wikidata |
| zh | 钝叶瓦松 | Wikidata |
| zh | 瓦松 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across the northern landscapes of Russia. Within the vast expanse of Siberia, its presence is noted in the regions of Buryatiya and Chitа. It can also be found throughout the Irkutsk and Yakutiya areas of the Siberian wilderness. Beyond these territories, the species extends its reach into the Russian Far East. Specifically, its distribution includes the Amur region, marking its presence in these diverse habitats.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Orostachys malacophylla has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include arbutin, ethyl gallate, gallic acid, homoprotocatechuic acid, methyl p-coumarate.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arbutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl gallate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| homoprotocatechuic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl p-coumarate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phloretic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protocatechuic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Orostachys malacophylla has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Toxoplasmosis, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Toxoplasmosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatomegaly | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| splenomegaly | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |