Scopolia japonica

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Scopolia parviflora f. kwangdokensis
• Scopolia parviflora f. neoparviflora
• Scopolia parviflora f. lutescens
• Scopolina japonica
• Scopolia lutescens
• Scopolia parviflora var. grandiflora
• Scopolia neoparviflora
• Scopolia japonica f. lutescens
• Scopolia kwangdokensis
• Scopolia parviflora
• Scopolia japonica var. parviflora
• Scopolia parviflora f. grandiflora

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Solanales and the family Solanaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is established within the genus Scopolia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found within the specific regions of Eastern Asia. Its natural habitat includes the diverse landscapes of Japan. Additionally, the species can be located across the territory of Korea. These two countries represent the core geographical range for this medicinal species. Consequently, its distribution is relatively concentrated within these East Asian nations.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Scopolia japonica is characterized by its growth form as a herb, which typically develops in shaded, moist environments. In terms of its structural composition, the plant exhibits a non-woody nature, lacking the lignified tissues found in woody species. This herbaceous structure allows for a relatively soft and flexible stem development, which is characteristic of its life cycle and habitat preference.

Growth form :

herb

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Scopolia japonica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hyoscyamine, scopolamine.

hyoscyamine

1. Plant cell reports

scopolamine

1. Plant cell reports

Preparations

Scopolia japonica has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include rhizome cultures.

Rhizome cultures

1. Plant cell reports