Rodgersia podophylla
Rodgersia podophylla, commonly known as Rodgersia, is a striking perennial prized for its dramatic, large, architectural foliage. Native to moist, mountainous regions, it thrives in shaded, damp environments. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this robust plant is valued in traditional herbalism for its diverse bioactive properties and medicinal potential.
- Scientific name: Rodgersia podophylla
- Family: Saxifragaceae
- Native range: Europe
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.
| 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, Rodgersia podophylla, is known by various regional names across different East Asian languages. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), and the Cantonese context of Hong Kong (zh-hk), it is referred to as 鬼灯檠. In Japan, the species is commonly called ヤグルマソウ (yagurumasou), while in Korea, it is known as 도깨비부채 (dokkaebibuchae).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 鬼灯檠 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 鬼燈檠 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 鬼燈檠 | Wikidata |
| ja | ヤグルマソウ | Wikidata |
| ko | 도깨비부채 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鬼灯檠 | Wikidata |
| sv | Bronsrodgersia | Wikidata |
| cy | Rodgersia | Wikidata |
| fi | liuskavaleangervo | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 鬼灯檠 | Wikidata |
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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Rodgersia podophyllilla, is characterized by its strikingly large and dramatic leaves that serve as its most prominent feature. These leaves are typically deeply lobed or palmate in shape, creating a lush, architectural texture in a garden setting. Because of their substantial size and textured surface, the leaves not only provide a cooling aesthetic to damp environments but also play a significant role in the plant's overall biological presence.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rodgersia podophylla has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 11-O-galloylbergenin, 4-O-galloylbergenin, bergenin, catechin, gallic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 11-O-galloylbergenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-O-galloylbergenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bergenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| norbergenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pyrogallol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rodgersia podophylla has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rodgersia podophylla has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hyperuricemia.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hyperuricemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |