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Rodgersia sambucifolia

Rodgersia sambucifolia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Rodgersia sambucifolia, scientifically known as Rodgersia sambucifolia, is a striking perennial valued for its large, architectural foliage. Native to moist woodland habitats, this plant thrives in partial shade. While primarily ornamental, its robust presence and unique texture make it a distinguished addition to any therapeutic or shade garden.

Family
Saxifragaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Rodgersia sambucifolia

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Saxifragales
Family Saxifragaceae
Genus Rodgersia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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
China China South-Central

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Rodgersia sambucifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bergenin.

Chemicals reported in Rodgersia sambucifolia
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
bergenin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

bergenin

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Rodgersia sambucifolia has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiarrhythmic, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.

Activities reported in Rodgersia sambucifolia
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antiarrhythmic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hepatoprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antiarrhythmic

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antioxidant

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Hepatoprotective

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Rodgersia sambucifolia has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include antioxidant.

Conditions investigated for Rodgersia sambucifolia
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology