Perilla frutescens frutescens
Perilla frutescens var. frutescens · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Perilla frutescens frutescens, scientifically known as Perilla frutescens var. frutescens, is a versatile aromatic herb widely utilized in traditional East Asian medicine. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, this plant serves as a vital therapeutic agent for respiratory health, digestive support, and managing various inflammatory conditions.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Lumnitzera Salvioides · Plectranthus Salvioides · 12 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Perilla frutescens var. frutescensSynonyms
- Lumnitzera salvioides
- Plectranthus salvioides
- Perilla frutescens var. japonica
- Perilla frutescens var. purpurascens
- Perilla ocymoides var. japonica
- Perilla ocymoides var. purpurascens
- Ocimum salvioides
- Melissa maxima
- Perilla shimadae
- Perilla ocymoides f. discolor
- Perilla albiflora
- Perilla avium
- Perilla frutescens var. auriculatodentata
- Perilla frutescens var. laviniata
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Perilla. Specifically, it is identified by the botanical name Perilla frutescens var. frutescens.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Perilla |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence can be documented within the borders of Germany. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, the species is found in both Italy and Romania. The distribution extends further into Eastern Europe, specifically covering areas of South European Russia. Finally, the plant is also recorded as growing throughout Ukraine.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk |
| Russian Far East | Primorye |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus |
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Inner Mongolia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Perilla frutescens var. frutescens has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anthocyanins, Flavonoids, PA, PL, PP.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anthocyanins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PA | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PP | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pk | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anthocyanins
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
Flavonoids
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
PA
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
PL
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
PP
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Pk
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica