Polygonatum punctatum
Polygonatum punctatum, commonly known as Solomon's seal, is a perennial herb valued in traditional medicine. Native to East Asia, its rhizomes are rich in polysaccharides and saponins. Often used to nourish Yin and moisten the lungs, this plant plays a significant role in holistic approaches to promoting overall vitality.
- Scientific name: Polygonatum punctatum
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Asparagaceae and falls 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 punctatum, is referred to by several common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is widely recognized by the names 点花黄精, 点花黄精, and 点花黄精 across different coding standards (zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn), as well as by the names 滇钩吻 and 树吊.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 点花黄精 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 点花黄精 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 点花黄精 | Wikidata |
| zh | 滇钩吻 | Wikidata |
| zh | 树吊 | Wikidata |
| zh | 树刁 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it is specifically found throughout the South-Central provinces as well as in the Tibet region. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it grows in the state of Assam. Furthermore, the species is well-distributed across the East Himalaya range. Finally, its natural habitat also includes the mountainous terrain of Nepal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Polygonatum punctatum, is highly valued in traditional medicine, particularly for its medicinal properties found within its underground structures. The primary part utilized for therapeutic purposes is the rhizomes, which are thick, fleshy, and elongated stem-like structures that grow horizontally beneath the soil. These rhizomes serve as the main storage organs for the plant, concentrating the bioactive compounds that are extracted to create various herbal remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Polygonatum punctatum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include furostan.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| furostan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Polygonatum punctatum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |