Polygonatum kingianum
Polygonatum kingianum, commonly known as King's Solomon's Seal, is a perennial herb native to China. Renowned in traditional medicine, its rhizomes possess significant therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. This elegant plant is valued for its ability to nourish the body and support overall systemic health.
- Scientific name: Polygonatum kingianum
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Polygonatum kingianum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asparagales and the family Asparagaceae. Ultimately, it is placed within the genus Polygonatum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Asparagaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Polygonatum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Polygonatum kingianum, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Azerbaijani, it is called Kinq toyçiçəyi, while in Chinese, it is known by several names including 滇黄精, 节节高, 黄精, and 羊角参.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| az | Kinq toyçiçəyi | Wikidata |
| zh | 滇黄精 | Wikidata |
| zh | 节节高 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄精 | Wikidata |
| zh | 羊角参 | Wikidata |
| zh | 仙人饭 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across parts of East and Southeast Asia. Within China, it can be found growing in the South-Central and Southeast regions. Its range also extends into the Indo-China peninsula, covering several distinct countries. Specifically, it is documented to inhabit the natural landscapes of Myanmar and Thailand. Additionally, the species is widely distributed throughout the territory of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Polygonatum kingianum, is characterized by its distinct underground structures that are essential for its medicinal properties. The plant features a prominent rhizome system that serves as its primary storage organ. Specifically, it develops thick, creeping rhizomes that extend through the soil, creating a rhizomatous growth habit that allows the plant to spread effectively. While the entire underground portion is often referred to as the root system in a general sense, the medicinal value is concentrated in these fleshy rhizomes. For pharmacological use and traditional medicine, the harvested material is typically processed into dry rhizomes to ensure stability and potency.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizomes | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizomatous | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dry rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Polygonatum kingianum has 37 reported phytochemicals identified across 46 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, glucose, isoflavones, polysaccharide, saponins.
- Total chemicals
- 37
- Scientific sources
- 46
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| glucose | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoflavones | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polysaccharide | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxaldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lignin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sandosaponin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| allyl isothiocyanate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Polygonatum kingianum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Polygonatum kingianum has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HIV, Yin deficiency, hypoglycemic.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HIV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Yin deficiency | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |