Rodgersia aesculifolia
Rodgersia aesculifolia, commonly known as Aesculifolia Rodgersia, is a striking perennial prized for its dramatic, maple-like foliage. Native to mountainous regions of China, this robust plant thrives in moist, shaded environments. Its large, textured leaves and towering panicles of creamy white flowers make it a stunning ornamental landscape feature.
- Scientific name: Rodgersia aesculifolia
- Family: Saxifragaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 Saxifragales, it is a member of the family Saxifragaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Rodgersia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Saxifragaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rodgersia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Rodgersia aesculifolia, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Poland, it is called Rodgersja kasztanowoliścienna, while in Finland, it is known as sormivaleangervo. Its Chinese name is 七叶鬼灯檠, and in Estonia, it is identified as hobukastanilehine rodgersia. Additionally, in Sweden, the plant is commonly called Kastanjerodgersia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Rodgersja kasztanowcolistna | Wikidata |
| fi | sormivaleangervo | Wikidata |
| zh | 七叶鬼灯檠 | Wikidata |
| et | hobukastanilehine rodgersia | Wikidata |
| sv | Kastanjerodgersia | Wikidata |
| arz | رودجرسيا ايسكوليفوليا | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 七叶鬼灯檠 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 七葉鬼燈檠 | Wikidata |
| nl | Kastanjebladige astilbe | Wikidata |
| zh | 索骨丹 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Europe, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Germany. Moving to Asia, it can be found throughout various parts of China, including the South-Central territories. Its range also extends to the northern reaches of the continent in Inner Mongolia. Finally, the species is also documented across the China North-Central and China Southeast regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Rodgersia aesculifolia, is characterized by a robust and spreading growth habit that originates from its extensive underground structures. The roots of this species are thick, fleshy rhizomes that allow the plant to anchor itself firmly in moist, well-drained soils and facilitate the storage of nutrients. These vigorous roots enable the plant to spread through its garden bed, forming dense colonies while providing the necessary energy to support its large, dramatic foliage and striking flower spikes during the growing season.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rodgersia aesculifolia has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,3-dihydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-propan-1-one, 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, 3-hydroxyurs-12-en-27-oic acid, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, bergenin.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2,3-dihydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-propan-1-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-hydroxyurs-12-en-27-oic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-hydroxybenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bergenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid ethyl ester | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crocusatin-B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl gallate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |