Scopolia japonica
Scopolia japonica, commonly known as Japanese Scoparia, is a perennial medicinal herb native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, it contains bioactive alkaloids used to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments. This plant serves as a vital botanical resource for developing natural pharmacological treatments and holistic wellness therapies.
- Scientific name: Scopolia japonica
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Solanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Scopolia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Scopolia japonica, is recognized by various names across different languages and regions. In Japanese, it is referred to as ハシリドコロ, while in Korean, it is called 미치광이풀. In Arabic, it is transliterated as سكوبوليا جابونيكా, and in Chinese, it is identified as 东莨菪 (which is also the designation used in simplified Chinese, zh-hans).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | ハシリドコロ | Wikidata |
| ko | 미치광이풀 | Wikidata |
| arz | سكوبوليا جابونيكا | Wikidata |
| zh | 东莨菪 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 东莨菪 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 东莨菪 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 東莨菪 | Wikidata |
| ja | 莨菪 | Wikidata |
| ja | ロートエキス | Wikidata |
| ja | ロートコン | Wikidata |
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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |