Plantago camtschatica
Plantago camtschatica, commonly known as Asian plantain, is a versatile perennial herb valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its soothing properties, it is frequently used to treat skin irritations, minor wounds, and respiratory issues. This resilient plant offers natural anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits, making it a staple in herbalism.
- Scientific name: Plantago camtschatica
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- 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 in the family Plantaginaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Plantago.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Plantaginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Plantago | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Plantago camtschatica, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Chinese, it is referred to as 海滨车前, 堪察加车前, or 绿豆菜, while in Japanese, it is called エゾオオバコ. Additionally, in Korean, the plant is known as 개질경이.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 海滨车前 | Wikidata |
| ja | エゾオオバコ | Wikidata |
| ko | 개질경이 | Wikidata |
| zh | 堪察加车前 | Wikidata |
| zh | 绿豆菜 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across the diverse landscapes of the Russian Far East. Its natural range includes the rugged terrain of the Kamchatka Peninsula and the vast stretches of the Khabarovsk region. It also thrives within the unique ecosystems of the Kuril Islands. Furthermore, its distribution extends to the Magadan region, where it adapts to specific local climates. Finally, the species is well-established in the Primorye territory, completing its regional presence.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Kamchatka | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Magadan | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Plantago camtschatica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include orobanchoside.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| orobanchoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |