Rohdea fargesii var. fargesii

Rohdea fargesii var. fargesii · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Rohdea fargesii var. fargesii, is a resilient evergreen perennial native to the shaded forest floors of East Asia. Renowned for its striking, long-lasting white flowers and glossy foliage, this botanical treasure is highly valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties and ornamental elegance.

Family
Asparagaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Rhizome · Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Campylandra Chinensis · Campylandra Viridiflora · 8 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Rohdea fargesii var. fargesii

Synonyms

Sources: Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Rohdea fargesii var. fargesii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asparagales and the family Asparagaceae. It is further distinguished by its placement within the genus Rohdea.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Asparagales
Family Asparagaceae
Genus Rohdea

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to specific regions within East Asia. Its primary distribution includes the South-Central part of China. Additionally, it can be found growing throughout the Southeast region of China. The species also extends its range to the island of Taiwan. Collectively, these locations define the natural geographical footprint of Rohdea fargesii var. fargesii.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China China Southeast
Eastern Asia Taiwan

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Rohdea fargesii var. fargesii has 2 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include rhizome, root.

Plant parts reported in Rohdea fargesii var. fargesii
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Rhizome 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Rhizome

  1. Scientific reports
  2. Chinese journal of natural medicines

Root

  1. Chinese journal of natural medicines

Chemicals

Rohdea fargesii var. fargesii has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1beta,2beta,3beta,4beta,5beta-Pentahydroxyspi rost-25(27)-en-6-one, Spirost-25(27)-ene-1beta,3beta,4beta,5beta,6b eta-pentaol, Tupichigenin B, delta25(27)-Pentrogenin, ranmogenin A.

Chemicals reported in Rohdea fargesii var. fargesii
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
1beta,2beta,3beta,4beta,5beta-Pentahydroxyspi rost-25(27)-en-6-one 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Spirost-25(27)-ene-1beta,3beta,4beta,5beta,6b eta-pentaol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tupichigenin B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
delta25(27)-Pentrogenin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ranmogenin A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

1beta,2beta,3beta,4beta,5beta-Pentahydroxyspi rost-25(27)-en-6-one

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Spirost-25(27)-ene-1beta,3beta,4beta,5beta,6b eta-pentaol

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Tupichigenin B

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

delta25(27)-Pentrogenin

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

ranmogenin A

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Activities

Rohdea fargesii var. fargesii has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antiproliferative.

Activities reported in Rohdea fargesii var. fargesii
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Anticancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiproliferative 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anticancer

  1. Scientific reports

Antiproliferative

  1. Scientific reports

Preparations

Rohdea fargesii var. fargesii has 1 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include rhizome.

Preparations reported for Rohdea fargesii var. fargesii
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Rhizome 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Rhizome

  1. Scientific reports