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. fargesiiSynonyms
- Campylandra chinensis
- Campylandra viridiflora
- Tupistra watanabei
- Campylandra fargesii
- Tupistra sparsiflora
- Tupistra heensis
- Tupistra viridiflora
- Tupistra lorifolia
- Tupistra chinensis
- Campylandra kwangtungensis
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 part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Rhizome | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Rhizome
- Scientific reports
- Chinese journal of natural medicines
Root
- 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.
| 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
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Spirost-25(27)-ene-1beta,3beta,4beta,5beta,6b eta-pentaol
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Tupichigenin B
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
delta25(27)-Pentrogenin
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
ranmogenin A
- 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.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anticancer
- Scientific reports
Antiproliferative
- 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.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Rhizome | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Rhizome
- Scientific reports