Phlomoides maximowiczii
Phlomoides maximowiczii, commonly known as Maximowicz's phlomoides, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. Valued in traditional herbal medicine, it contains bioactive compounds with potential therapeutic properties. This species is primarily studied for its pharmacological significance, particularly in addressing inflammatory conditions and supporting various physiological functions.
- Scientific name: Phlomoides maximowiczii
- Family: Lamiaceae
- 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. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Lamiaceae and is specifically identified by the genus Phlomoides.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phlomoides | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Phlomoides maximowiczii, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 大叶糙苏, 山苏子, and 丁黄草. More specifically, the name 大叶糙苏 is used in general Chinese contexts, while the simplified form 大叶糙苏 is utilized in mainland China (zh-cn) and the traditional form 大葉糙蘇 is used in Taiwan (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 大叶糙苏 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 大叶糙苏 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 大葉糙蘇 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山苏子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 丁黄草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大丁黄 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across specific regions of East Asia. In the Russian Far East, it can be found growing within the Primorye territory. Its range extends significantly into China, where it inhabits the region of Inner Mongolia. Additionally, the species is documented to occur throughout Manchuria in China. These locations define the distinct geographical footprint of Phlomoides maximowiczii.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |