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Rehmannia chingii

Rehmannia chingii · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Rehmannia chingii, scientifically known as Rehmannia chingii, is a significant medicinal shrub native to the Himalayan regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, the plant is widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, particularly those involving inflammation, fever, and skin disorders, making it a valuable botanical resource.

Family
Orobanchaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Leaf · Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Rehmannia Chingii F. Albiflora · Rehmannia Chingii F. Purpureopunctata

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Rehmannia chingii

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Orobanchaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Rehmannia, specifically as the species Rehmannia chingii.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Lamiales WCVP
Family Orobanchaceae WCVP
Genus Rehmannia WCVP

Distribution

This plant is primarily located within the specific geographic regions of Southeast China. Its natural habitat is concentrated in these southern territories, where environmental conditions support its growth. Because of this localized presence, it is considered an endemic species to that particular area of the country. Researchers looking for this medicinal species focus their efforts on the Southeast provinces. Therefore, the geographical range of Rehmannia chingii is relatively restricted to this part of China.

Region Area Source
China China Southeast WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Rehmannia chingii, possesses various medicinal components, most notably its roots and leaves. The roots, which are often processed through different traditional methods to alter their therapeutic properties, serve as the primary part of the plant used in many herbal formulations. Additionally, the leaves are recognized for their biological activity and contribute to the overall medicinal profile of the species.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
leaf PeerJ (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
root PeerJ (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Rehmannia chingii has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Aucubin, ANTHOCYANIN, Catalpol, Coniferin, Daphnin.

Chemicals reported in Rehmannia chingii
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Aucubin 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ANTHOCYANIN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Catalpol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Coniferin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Daphnin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Protocatechuic acid 4-O-glucoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tangeretin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
guanosine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Aucubin

  1. PeerJ
  2. Nature communications

ANTHOCYANIN

  1. Physiologia plantarum

Catalpol

  1. Nature communications

Coniferin

  1. PeerJ

Daphnin

  1. PeerJ

Flavonoids

  1. PeerJ

Protocatechuic acid 4-O-glucoside

  1. PeerJ

Tangeretin

  1. PeerJ

guanosine

  1. PeerJ