Japanese rodgersia

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Japanese rodgersia

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Rodgersia japonica
• Astilbe podophylla

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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 in the order Saxifragales, falling within the family Saxifragaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Rodgersia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is noted in Great Britain, Ireland, and Norway. Moving toward the center of the continent, its distribution extends into Middle Europe. Specifically, it can be found growing within the borders of Germany. Furthermore, its geographical reach includes the region encompassing Czechia and Slovakia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Rodgersia podophylla is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically classified as a forb. It is a self-supporting plant that does not function as a climber, liana, or vine, and it exists as an independent organism rather than a parasite. The plant exhibits a terrestrial habit, though it can inhabit semiaquatic environments. In terms of stature, it is a relatively low-growing species with a plant height ranging from a minimum of 0.6 m to a maximum of 1 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

1 m

Plant height min:

0.6 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

Reproduction in Rodgersia podophylla occurs through both sexual and asexual mechanisms, with the production of seeds playing a critical role in genetic dispersal. The plant produces small seeds that are characterized by a highly consistent and minute mass. Specifically, the seed mass is measured at a uniform $1 \times 10^{-4}$ g, with the mean, maximum, and minimum values all converging at this exact value of $1 \times 10^{-4}$ g. This uniformity in seed weight suggests a highly standardized reproductive output per individual seed. In addition to these sexual reproductive efforts, the plant often utilizes vegetative spreading to colonize its habitat, but the specialized seed characteristics remain a fundamental component of its life cycle.

Seed mass mean:

1e-04 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Rodgersia podophylla has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Inflammation research : official journal of the European Histamine Research Society ... [et al.]

Chemicals

Rodgersia podophylla has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 11-o-Galloylbergenin, 4-o-Galloylbergenin, CATECHIN, Gallic acid, Norbergenin.

11-o-Galloylbergenin

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

4-o-Galloylbergenin

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

CATECHIN

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Gallic acid

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Norbergenin

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

bergenin

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

pyrogallol

1. Inflammation research : official journal of the European Histamine Research Society ... [et al.]

Activities

Rodgersia podophylla has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Antioxidant

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Conditions

Rodgersia podophylla has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include hyperuricemia.

Hyperuricemia

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Preparations

Rodgersia podophylla has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaves extracts.

Leaves extracts

1. Inflammation research : official journal of the European Histamine Research Society ... [et al.]