Rodgersia sambucifolia
Rodgersia sambucifolia, commonly known as Elder-leaved Rodgersia, is a striking perennial prized for its dramatic, architectural foliage. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant is valued in traditional herbalism for its robust rhizomes, which possess various medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory and astringent qualities used in various botanical remedies.
- Scientific name: Rodgersia sambucifolia
- Family: Saxifragaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Rodgersia sambucifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Saxifrages and the family Saxifragaceae. Finally, it is situated 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 sambucifolia, is recognized by several distinct common names across different linguistic contexts. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 西南鬼灯檠, 毛青红, and 岩陀, with the specific traditional character variation 西南鬼燈檠 being used in Taiwan (zh-tw). In mainland China (zh-cn), the name 西南鬼灯檠 is standard.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 西南鬼灯檠 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 西南鬼灯檠 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 西南鬼燈檠 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛青红 | Wikidata |
| zh | 岩陀 | Wikidata |
| zh | 红姜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 野黄姜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 参麻 | Wikidata |
| zh | 九月岩陀 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鬼灯檠 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Rodgersia sambucifolia, exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural distribution is primarily concentrated within the region of China South-Central. Within these mountainous or forested areas, it thrives in the unique ecological niches provided by the local climate. Because its presence is tied to such a particular part of the country, it is considered a geographically localized species. Consequently, understanding its specific habitat in South-Central China is essential for its conservation and study.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Rodgersia sambucifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bergenin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bergenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rodgersia sambucifolia has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiarrhythmic, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiarrhythmic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rodgersia sambucifolia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |