Rhaponticum uniflorum
Rhaponticum uniflorum, commonly known as the single-flowered rhubarb, is a perennial herb native to high-altitude regions of Central and Eastern Europe. Highly valued in traditional medicine, its roots contain potent bioactive compounds used to treat digestive ailments, inflammation, and various metabolic disorders through their unique phytochemical properties.
- Scientific name: Rhaponticum uniflorum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Rhaponticum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rhaponticum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions of Northern Asia. In the vast territory of Siberia, its presence is noted in Buryatiya, Chita, and Irkutsk. Moving eastward, the species can also be found within the Russian Far East. Specifically, it inhabits the Amur region and extends into Khabarovsk. Together, these locations define its specific ecological range across these territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Rhaponticum uniflorum has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ecdysterone, 3-oxo-19alpha-hydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid, ajugasterone C, ajugasterone C-20,22-monoacetonide, alkanes.
- Total chemicals
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ecdysterone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-oxo-19alpha-hydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ajugasterone C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ajugasterone C-20,22-monoacetonide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alkanes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arjunic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nucleosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rhaponticum uniflorum has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anabolic, Antihypoxic, Antitumor, Anxiolytic, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anabolic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stimulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rhaponticum uniflorum has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include acute lung injury, anxiolytic, oral cancer, oral squamous cell carcinoma.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acute lung injury | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oral cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oral squamous cell carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |