Scorzonera radiata

Scorzonera radiata, commonly known as the radiating scorzonera, is a resilient perennial herb valued in traditional medicine. Native to diverse terrains, this plant possesses unique bioactive compounds. It is frequently studied for its potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, offering promising therapeutic applications in supporting holistic wellness and natural healing.

  • Scientific name: Scorzonera radiata
  • Family: Asteraceae
  • Native range: Asia-Temperate

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is further categorized under the family Asteraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established within the genus Scorzonera.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Asterales WCVP
Family Asteraceae WCVP
Genus Scorzonera WCVP

Common Names

This plant, Scorzonera radiata, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 毛梗鸦葱 (máo gěng yā cōng) or 狭叶鸦葱 (xiá yè yā cōng). Specifically, in Mainland China, the name used is 毛梗鸦葱 (zh-cn), while in Taiwan, the traditional character version 毛梗鴉蔥 (zh-tw) is employed.
Language Common Name Source
zh 毛梗鸦葱 Wikidata
zh-cn 毛梗鸦葱 Wikidata
zh-tw 毛梗鴉蔥 Wikidata
zh 狭叶鸦葱 Wikidata
zh 毛梗鸦葱 Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across various regions of Siberia. It can be found growing within the Altai mountain range. The species is also documented throughout the territory of Buryatiya. Furthermore, its presence extends into the Chitа region. Finally, its geographical range includes the Irkutsk and Krasnoyarsk areas.

Region Area Source
Siberia Altay WCVP
Siberia Buryatiya WCVP
Siberia Chita WCVP
Siberia Irkutsk WCVP
Siberia Krasnoyarsk WCVP
Siberia Tuva WCVP
Siberia West Siberia WCVP
Siberia Yakutiya WCVP
Russian Far East Amur WCVP
Russian Far East Khabarovsk WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Scorzonera radiata, is primarily utilized in medicinal applications through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the stems, leaves, and flowering heads, contain the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic properties. Harvesting the aerial parts during the plant's growth cycle ensures the collection of the most potent chemical constituents located within the foliage and reproductive organs.
Total parts
1
Scientific sources
2
Plant Part Sources Confidence
aerial parts 2 ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Scorzonera radiata has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, scorzodihydrostilbene A, scorzodihydrostilbene B, scorzodihydrostilbene C, scorzodihydrostilbene D.

Total chemicals
6
Scientific sources
6

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
flavonoids 1 ★☆☆☆☆
scorzodihydrostilbene A 1 ★☆☆☆☆
scorzodihydrostilbene B 1 ★☆☆☆☆
scorzodihydrostilbene C 1 ★☆☆☆☆
scorzodihydrostilbene D 1 ★☆☆☆☆
scorzodihydrostilbene E 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Activities

Scorzonera radiata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Total activities
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Antioxidant 1 ★☆☆☆☆