Rhododendron ferrugineum
Rhododendron ferrugineum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Moderate (139 studies) · ★★★☆☆
Rhododendron ferrugineum, scientifically known as Rhododendron ferrugineum, is a resilient evergreen shrub native to the high-altitude alpine zones of Europe. Renowned for its vibrant pink blossoms, this medicinal plant is traditionally valued for its antioxidant properties and its ability to support respiratory and circulatory health in mountain ecosystems.
- Family
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- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
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- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Rhododendron ferrugineumDistribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions within the European continent. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing in the mountainous terrains of Austria and Germany. Its presence also extends to the landscapes of Poland within the same central region. Furthermore, the species is well-established in the alpine environments of Switzerland. Finally, its geographical range reaches into Southwestern Europe, specifically within the borders of France.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Rhododendron ferrugineum has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Acetylandromedol, CAMPANULIN, Epifriedelin, Friedelin, Rhododendrin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Acetylandromedol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CAMPANULIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Epifriedelin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Friedelin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rhododendrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ursolic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-Amyrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arbutin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-Amyrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Acetylandromedol
- Dr. Duke
CAMPANULIN
- Dr. Duke
Epifriedelin
- Dr. Duke
Friedelin
- Dr. Duke
Rhododendrin
- Dr. Duke
Tannin
- Dr. Duke
Ursolic acid
- Dr. Duke
alpha-Amyrin
- Dr. Duke
arbutin
- Dr. Duke
beta-Amyrin
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Rhododendron ferrugineum has 128 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Allelochemic, Allergenic, Alpha-Amylase-Inhibitor, Analgesic, Anthelmintic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Amylase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiEBV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiTGF-beta | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antialzheimeran | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaphthic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |