Rhododendron anthopogonoides
Rhododendron anthopogonoides, commonly known as the flower-leaved rhododendron, is a resilient shrub native to high-altitude regions of the Himalayas. Renowned for its striking blooms, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditional healers utilize various parts of the species to treat ailments, highlighting its profound importance in mountain medicine.
- Scientific name: Rhododendron anthopogonoides
- 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 and order Ericales, it is a member of the family Ericaceae. Finally, it is taxonomically situated within 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, known by various names depending on the linguistic context, is identified as 烈香杜鹃 (zh), 烈香杜鹃 (zh-hans), and 烈香杜鹃 (zh-cn). Additionally, it is referred to as 安徽杜鹃 (zh) and 小叶枇杷 (zh) in certain regional or specific naming conventions.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 烈香杜鹃 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 烈香杜鹃 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 烈香杜鹃 | Wikidata |
| zh | 安徽杜鹃 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小叶枇杷 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily located within specific regions of China. Its natural habitat extends across the South-Central parts of the country. Furthermore, its presence is documented in the North-Central territories of China. The species can also be found growing within the province of Qinghai. These distinct areas define the overall geographical range of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Rhododendron anthopogonides, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties through the use of its flowering aerial parts. These upper sections of the plant, which encompass the blossoms and the surrounding foliage, contain the concentrated essential oils and bioactive compounds necessary for therapeutic applications. In traditional practices, these harvested aerial portions are often dried and used in various preparations to harness their aromatic and healing qualities.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flowering aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rhododendron anthopogonoides has 22 reported phytochemicals identified across 22 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,4-cineole, 4-phenyl-2-butanone, Quercetin, anthopogochromane, anthopogochromene A.
- Total chemicals
- 22
- Scientific sources
- 22
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,4-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-phenyl-2-butanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthopogochromane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthopogochromene A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthopogochromene B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthopogochromene C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthopogochromenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cacticin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cannabichromene (CBC) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rhododendron anthopogonoides has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |