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Panax vietnamensis var. fuscidiscus

Panax vietnamensis var. fuscidiscus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Scientifically known as Panax vietnamensis var. fuscidiscus, is a rare and precious medicinal ginseng endemic to Vietnam. Renowned for its unique dark-colored root, this potent botanical is highly valued in traditional medicine for its remarkable adaptogenic properties, offering profound antioxidant, immune-boosting, and neuroprotective benefits to enhance overall human vitality.

Family
Araliaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Panax vietnamensis var. fuscidiscus

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Araliaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Panax and is known as the variety fuscidiscus.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Apiales
Family Araliaceae
Genus Panax

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Panax vietnamensis var. fuscidiscus, exhibits a specific and limited geographical range. Its presence is primarily documented within the regional landscape of China. More specifically, it can be found inhabiting the South-Central part of the country. This localized distribution suggests that the species relies on the particular environmental conditions found in these provinces. Consequently, understanding this specific habitat is crucial for the conservation of the variety.

Region Area
China China South-Central

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Panax vietnamensis var. fuscidiscus has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Majonoside R2, Chikusetsusaponin III, Chikusetsusaponin IV, Chikusetsusaponin iva, Germanicol.

Chemicals reported in Panax vietnamensis var. fuscidiscus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Majonoside R2 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Chikusetsusaponin III 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Chikusetsusaponin IV 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Chikusetsusaponin iva 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Germanicol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Notoginsenoside R2 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
PLD 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Pseudoginsenoside RT4 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Pseudoginsenoside Rt5 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Majonoside R2

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
  2. BMC genomics

Chikusetsusaponin III

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Chikusetsusaponin IV

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Chikusetsusaponin iva

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Germanicol

  1. Plant cell reports

Notoginsenoside R2

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

PLD

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Pseudoginsenoside RT4

  1. Planta

Pseudoginsenoside Rt5

  1. Planta