Orychophragmus violaceus
Chinese violet cress
Orychophragmus violaceus, commonly known as the violet-flowered Orychophraagmum, is a resilient medicinal herb valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant is utilized for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, offering significant therapeutic potential in treating various ailments and promoting overall systemic wellness.
- Scientific name: Orychophragmus violaceus
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Brassicales and the family Brassicaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Orychophraagmum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Brassicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Orychophragmus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Orychophragmus violaceus, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 诸葛菜 (zh-hans, zh), while in Traditional Chinese contexts such as those used in Taiwan (zh-hant) and Hong Kong (zh-hk), it is written as 諸葛菜. In Japan, the species is known by the name オオアラセイトウ (ja).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 诸葛菜 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 諸葛菜 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 諸葛菜 | Wikidata |
| ja | オオアラセイトウ | Wikidata |
| zh | 诸葛菜 | Wikidata |
| wuu | 诸葛菜 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 诸葛菜 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 諸葛菜 | Wikidata |
| ja | ショカッサイ | Wikidata |
| ja | ムラサキハナナ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of East Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the northern reaches of Inner Mongolia and the Manchurian region. It is also found throughout China North-Central and extends into the areas of China Southeast. Beyond the mainland, the species can be located in the eastern part of the continent in Japan. Together, these locations highlight a broad range spanning multiple distinct ecological zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Virginia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Orychophragmus violaceus, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its specific reproductive components. While various parts of the plant may hold different properties, the seeds are a significant part used in therapeutic applications. These seeds are collected and processed to harness their medicinal potency, serving as a key element in formulations aimed at treating various ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Orychophragmus violaceus has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include irpexlacte B, irpexlacte C, epigoitrin, irpexolaceus A, irpexolaceus B.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| irpexlacte B | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| irpexlacte C | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epigoitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| irpexolaceus A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| irpexolaceus B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| irpexolaceus C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| irpexolaceus D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| irpexolaceus E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| irpexolaceus F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| irpexolaceus G | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Orychophragmus violaceus has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Cervical Cancer, inflammation, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical Cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |