Phyllanthus ussuriensis
Phyllanthus ussuriensis, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb, holds a vital place in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this plant is frequently utilized for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Exploring its botanical characteristics and therapeutic potential offers valuable insights into natural medicine's expanding capabilities.
- Scientific name: Phyllanthus ussuriensis
- Family: Phyllanthaceae
- 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 Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Phyllanthaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Phyllanthus, specifically as the species Phyllanthus ussuriensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Phyllanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phyllanthus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Phyllanthus ussuriensis, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Russian, it is called Филлантус уссурiйский, while in Korean, it is known as 여우주머니. In Chinese, the plant is identified by the names 蜜甘草, 密甘草, and 蜜甘草 across the zh, zh-tw, and zh-hans language codes respectively.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Филлантус уссурийский | Wikidata |
| ko | 여우주머니 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蜜甘草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 密甘草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 蜜甘草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 蜜甘草 | Wikidata |
| ja | ヒメミカンソウ | Wikidata |
| zh | 飞蛇仔 | Wikidata |
| zh | 叶下珠 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蜜柑草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions in East Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is documented in both the Khabarovsk and Primorye territories. Moving into China, it can be found throughout the Manchuria region. Furthermore, its range extends into the China North-Central areas. Finally, the species is also established within the China South-Central provinces.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Phyllanthus ussuriensis, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through the use of the whole plant. Every part of the organism, from the roots and stems to the leaves and reproductive structures, contributes to its overall therapeutic profile. Because the medicinal properties are distributed throughout its entire structure, practitioners often prepare decoctions or infusions using the complete botanical specimen to ensure a comprehensive intake of its bioactive compounds.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |