Rostellularia procumbens
Rostellularia procumbens, commonly known as the creeping star, is a resilient medicinal herb valued in traditional healing practices. Characterized by its low-growing habit and delicate blooms, this plant offers unique bioactive compounds. It is frequently studied for its potential therapeutic properties in treating various ailments and supporting holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Rostellularia procumbens
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Lamiales and falls into the family Acanthaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Rostellularia, specifically as the species Rostellularia procumbens.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Acanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rostellularia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Rostellularia procumbens, is known by various names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is referred to as 爵床 (zh), 爵床 (zh-cn), 爵床 (zh-tw), and 爵床 (zh-hans). In Tamil, its name is transliterated as உரோசுடெல்லுலேரியா புரோகம்பென்சு (ta).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 爵床 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 爵床 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 爵床 | Wikidata |
| ta | உரோசுடெல்லுலேரியா புரோகம்பென்சு | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 爵床 | Wikidata |
| ko | 쥐꼬리망초 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse distribution across several specific regions of China. It can be found growing in the South-Central areas of the country. Additionally, its habitat extends to the tropical island of Hainan. The species also inhabits the North-Central provinces as well as the Southeast regions. Finally, its geographical range reaches into the high-altitude areas of Tibet.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Rostellularia procumbens, utilizes its various botanical structures for survival and medicinal application. The roots serve as the essential anchoring system, absorbing water and vital nutrients from the soil to support the organism's growth. Above the ground, the aerial parts encompass the stems, leaves, and flowers, which facilitate photosynthesis and reproduction while containing the specific phytochemical compounds often sought for therapeutic purposes.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |