Rhododendron arboreum
Burans
Rhododendron arboreum, commonly known as the tree rhododendron, is a majestic evergreen species native to the Himalayas. Renowned for its vibrant red blooms, this medicinal plant holds significant traditional value. It is frequently utilized in Ayurvedic practices to treat respiratory ailments, skin conditions, and to alleviate various inflammatory issues.
- Scientific name: Rhododendron arboreum
- Family: Ericaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ericales and the family Ericaceae, it is classified 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, known scientifically as Rhododendron arboreum, is referred to by various regional names across different languages. In Persian, it is called خرزه هندی درختی, while in Burmese, it is known as တောင်ဇလပ်. In Nepal, it is commonly called लाली गुराँस, and in Telugu, it is identified as రోడోడెండ్రాన్ ఎరుపు. Additionally, in Chinese, the plant is referred to as 树形杜鹃.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | خرزه هندی درختی | Wikidata |
| my | တောင်ဇလပ် | Wikidata |
| ne | लाली गुराँस | Wikidata |
| te | రోడోడెండ్రాన్ ఎరుపు | Wikidata |
| zh | 树形杜鹃 | Wikidata |
| th | คำแดง | Wikidata |
| ru | Рододендрон древесный | Wikidata |
| pl | Różanecznik drzewiasty | Wikidata |
| ml | കാട്ടുപൂവരശ് | Wikidata |
| gl | Rododendro arbóreo | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions. In the Atlantic, its presence is noted within the Macaronesian islands, specifically in Madeira. Its range extends across Asia, where it can be found in the high altitudes of Tibet in China. Within the Indian Subcontinent, the species thrives in the lush landscapes of Assam. Furthermore, it is widely distributed across the East Himalaya and throughout various parts of India.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Rhododendron arboreum, contains various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The stem bark is often harvested and used in traditional medicinal practices, frequently being prepared into decoctions to address different ailments. Additionally, the vibrant flowers are not only a defining aesthetic feature of the species but are also employed in specific herbal remedies due to their unique chemical constituents.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rhododendron arboreum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthocyanins, quercetin, ursolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthocyanins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rhododendron arboreum has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antinociceptive, Antioxidant, Estrogenic, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Estrogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oxytocic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rhododendron arboreum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include oxidative stress, wound healing.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |