Rumex japonicus
Rumex japonicus, commonly known as Japanese dock, is a perennial herb belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Found across Asia and North America, this resilient plant is valued in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties. It is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, fever, and various digestive issues.
- Scientific name: Rumex japonicus
- Family: Polygonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales, it is a member of the family Polygonaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Rumex as Rumex japonicus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Polygonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rumex | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Rumex japonicus, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In Japan, it is referred to as ギシギシ (ja), while in Korea, it is called 참소리쟁이 (ko). Across different Chinese-speaking regions, including mainland China (zh-cn), Taiwan (zh-tw), and general usage (zh), it is commonly known as 羊蹄.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | ギシギシ | Wikidata |
| zh | 羊蹄 | Wikidata |
| ko | 참소리쟁이 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 羊蹄 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 羊蹄 | Wikidata |
| ko | 참소루쟁이 | Wikidata |
| zh | 羊蹄实 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several key regions in East Asia. In the Russian Far East, it can be found growing in Kamchatka, Sakhalin, and Primorye. Its presence extends further through the Kuril Islands within the same Russian territory. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout China, specifically in the South-Central regions. Together, these locations define the diverse natural habitats where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Kamchatka | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Rumex japonicus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include emodin, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| emodin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rumex japonicus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiapoptotic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiapoptotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rumex japonicus has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include atopic dermatitis, skin disease.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| atopic dermatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |