daurian rhododendron
Rhododendron dauricum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (418 studies) · ★★★★★
Daurian rhododendron, scientifically known as Rhododendron dauricum, is a remarkable medicinal shrub native to high-altitude regions. Renowned for its vibrant blooms and therapeutic potential, this species is utilized in traditional practices to address various ailments, offering valuable phytochemical properties that continue to intrigue modern pharmacological research and botanical studies.
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Flower · Leaf
- Common names
- Daurian Rhododendron
- Scientific synonyms
- Azalea Daurica · Rhododendron Dauricum Var. Pallidum · 6 more
Names
Common Names
- daurian rhododendron
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Rhododendron dauricumSynonyms
- Azalea daurica
- Rhododendron dauricum var. pallidum
- Rhododendron dauricum f. albiflorum
- Rhododendron dauricum subsp. ledebourii
- Rhododendron dauricum var. roseum
- Rhododendron dauricum var. sempervirens
- Rhododendron ledebourii
- Rhododendron dauricum var. atrovirens
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 Ericaceae family. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Rhododendron as the species Rhododendron dauricum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Ericaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rhododendron | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the various regions of Siberia. It can be found growing in the Altai mountain range, which forms part of its natural habitat. The species is also documented across the Republic of Buryatia, extending its presence into the eastern territories. Furthermore, its range includes the areas surrounding Chita and the Irkutsk region. Finally, the plant completes its Siberian distribution within the Krasnoyarsk territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Rhododendron dauricum, is characterized by distinct morphological features that are often utilized in botanical studies. Its leaves are typically leathery and evergreen, providing a dense, lush appearance to the shrub, while its flowers serve as a striking visual component, often blooming in vibrant hues that attract pollinators.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| flower | Bioorganic chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | Bioorganic chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rhododendron dauricum has 45 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Farrerol, Daurichromenic acid, Avicularin, Azaleatin, Betulin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Farrerol | 4 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Daurichromenic acid | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Avicularin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Azaleatin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Betulin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DCA | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Geranyl diphosphate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Geranylgeranyl diphosphate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Germacrone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Farrerol
- Dr. Duke
- European journal of cancer prevention : the official journal of the European Cancer Prevention Organisation (ECP)
- Journal of the American Chemical Society
- Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity
Daurichromenic acid
- Plant physiology
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Avicularin
- Dr. Duke
Azaleatin
- Dr. Duke
Betulin
- Dr. Duke
DCA
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Flavonoids
- Phytochemical analysis : PCA
Geranyl diphosphate
- Plant physiology
Geranylgeranyl diphosphate
- Plant physiology
Germacrone
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Rhododendron dauricum has 339 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antihypertensive, Cardiotonic, Expectorant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiotonic | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Expectorant | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 11B-HSD-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ATPase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldehyde-Oxidase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rhododendron dauricum has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HIV, cough, gastric cancer, histamine release, pharyngitis.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| HIV | Plant physiology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | Phytochemical analysis : PCA (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric cancer | European journal of cancer prevention : the official journal of the European Cancer Prevention Organisation (ECP) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| histamine release | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pharyngitis | Phytochemical analysis : PCA (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | Bioorganic chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |