Rubia argyi
Rubia akane
Rubia argyi, commonly known as Indian Madder, is a perennial herb valued for its potent medicinal properties. Primarily sourced from its roots, this plant contains alizarin, a key compound used in traditional remedies. It is widely recognized for its effectiveness in treating skin conditions, inflammation, and various digestive ailments.
- Scientific name: Rubia argyi
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Gentianales and the family Rubiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Rubia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rubia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Rubia argyi, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In English, it is known as Rubiia akane, while in Japanese, it is called アカネ. The plant is also identified by several Chinese names, including 东南茜草, which is used in zh, zh-hans, zh-cn, and the traditional zh character set.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 东南茜草 | Wikidata |
| ja | アカネ | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 东南茜草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 东南茜草 | Wikidata |
| en | Rubia akane | Wikidata |
| ja | ルビア・アルギュイ | Wikidata |
| ja | 茜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 红叶藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 主线草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in East Asia. Within China, it can be found throughout the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Its presence extends beyond the Chinese mainland into the neighboring island nation of Japan. Additionally, the species is documented to grow within the Korean peninsula. Consequently, the geographical range of Rubia argyi spans a significant portion of the eastern continental landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Rubia argenta, utilizes its roots as the primary source of its medicinal properties. These roots contain various bioactive compounds that are harvested for their therapeutic potential in traditional medicine.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rubia argyi has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antioxidant, Antiplatelet, Hemostatic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplatelet | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hemostatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |