Pilea mongolica
Pilea mongolica, commonly known as the Mongolian Pilea, is a versatile medicinal herb native to East Asia. Widely utilized in traditional medicine, it is valued for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This resilient plant offers significant therapeutic potential in treating various ailments, making it a subject of botanical interest.
- Scientific name: Pilea mongolica
- Family: Urticaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered as Rosalales and placed in the family Urticaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Pilea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Urticaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pilea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pilea mongolica, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Korean, it is called 모시물통이, while in Chinese, it is identified by several names including 蒙古冷水花, 透茎冷水花, 蒙古冷水花 (zh-cn), and 蒙古冷水花 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ko | 모시물통이 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蒙古冷水花 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 透茎冷水花 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 蒙古冷水花 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 蒙古冷水花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 透茎冷水花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Northeast Asia. In the vast territory of Siberia, it can be specifically located within the Buryatiya region. Its range extends into the Russian Far East, encompassing Khabarovsk, Primorye, and the Kuril Islands. Moving further south, the species is also well-established within the China South-Central region. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in diverse habitats across these territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pilea mongolica has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Geraniin, corilagin, geraniin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Geraniin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| corilagin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geraniin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pilea mongolica has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, itching.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| itching | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |