Pyrola calliantha
Pyrola calliantha, commonly known as the beautiful pinkfire heath, is a striking perennial herb native to specific coastal regions. While primarily celebrated for its vibrant, bell-shaped blooms, this botanical treasure holds significant interest in traditional ethnobotany, offering unique phytochemical properties that suggest potential applications in holistic medicinal practices.
- Scientific name: Pyrola calliantha
- Family: Ericaceae
- 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 under Ericales and falls into the family Ericaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Pyrola.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Ericaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pyrola | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Pyrola calliantha, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context and regional usage. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 鹿蹄草 (lù tí cǎo), a name shared across various dialects including zh, zh-cn, and zh-tw. Additionally, it is sometimes identified by the more descriptive name 美花鹿蹄草 (měi huā lù tí cǎo) or the alternative name 鹿衔草 (lù xián cǎo).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 鹿蹄草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 鹿蹄草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 鹿蹄草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 美花鹿蹄草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鹿衔草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鹿含草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 川北鹿蹄草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 罗汉茶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 河北鹿蹄草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 常绿茶 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across various regions of China. It is commonly found throughout the China South-Central and China North-Central territories. Additionally, its presence extends into the high-altitude landscapes of Qinghai and Tibet. The species also inhabits the lush environments of China Southeast. Together, these locations define the diverse natural range of Pyrola calliantha.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pyrola calliantha has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pyrola calliantha has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pyrola calliantha has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bleeding, cervical spondylosis, coronary heart disease, cough, hypertension.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bleeding | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cervical spondylosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coronary heart disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatic arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sciatica | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |