Rhododendron ovatum
Rhododendron ovatum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Rhododendron ovatum, is a significant medicinal shrub native to the Himalayan regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally used in folk medicine to treat various ailments, including respiratory issues and inflammation, offering valuable bioactive compounds for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Rhododendron Ovatum Var. Setuliferum · Rhododendron Ovatum Var. Prismatum · 3 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Rhododendron ovatumSynonyms
- Rhododendron ovatum var. setuliferum
- Rhododendron ovatum var. prismatum
- Rhododendron lamprophyllum
- Rhododendron lamprophyllum var. ovalifolium
- Azalea ovata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ericales, falling into the family Ericaceae. Finally, its taxonomic position is completed 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 |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions within Eastern Asia. In China, its presence is noted throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. The species also extends its range to the island of Taiwan. Furthermore, its geographical footprint reaches into the Indo-China region, specifically within Vietnam. These diverse locations highlight the varied environmental niches where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Rhododendron ovatum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, D-glucose, Quercetin 3-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside, Taraxerol, betulinic acid.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-glucose | Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercetin 3-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside | Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Taraxerol | Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |