Rhododendron anthopogon
Rhododendron anthopogon, commonly known as the flower-bearing rhododendron, is a captivating medicinal shrub valued for its therapeutic properties. Found in diverse ecosystems, this plant is traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to address various ailments. Its unique botanical characteristics and bioactive compounds make it a subject of significant pharmacological interest.
- Scientific name: Rhododendron anthopogon
- Family: Ericaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 ordered under Ericales and placed in the family Ericaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Rhododendron.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Ericaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rhododendron | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Rhododendron anthopogon, is known by several names depending on the linguistic context, primarily in Chinese. In the Chinese language, it is referred to as 髯花杜鹃 (zh), which is also represented as 髯花杜鹃 in its simplified form (zh-hans) and is specifically used in mainland China (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 髯花杜鹃 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 髯花杜鹃 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 髯花杜鹃 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several mountainous regions. In China, its presence is specifically noted within the Tibet region. It is also widely found across the Indian Subcontinent, particularly in the East Himalaya. Furthermore, the species is documented growing in the high altitudes of Nepal. Finally, its range extends to the West Himalaya and parts of Pakistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Rhododendron anthopogon has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-Ethoxypropane, 2-phenylethyl 4-methoxybenzoate, 3-Methyl-6-tert-butylphenol, Diphenylamine, Pentacosane.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Ethoxypropane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-phenylethyl 4-methoxybenzoate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-Methyl-6-tert-butylphenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diphenylamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pentacosane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tricosane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cannabigerorcinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| friedelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rhododendron anthopogon has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rhododendron anthopogon has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include back pain, bone disease, headaches, sore throat, vomiting.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| back pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bone disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headaches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sore throat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vomiting | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |