Scrophularia kakudensis
Scrophularia kakudensis, commonly known as a specialized member of the figwort family, is a medicinal plant native to specific East Asian regions. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to address inflammatory conditions, supporting systemic balance and promoting overall wellness through its bioactive properties.
- Scientific name: Scrophularia kakudensis
- Family: Scrophulariaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Scrophularia kakudensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Scrophulariaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Scrophularia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Scrophularia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Scrophularia kakudenensis, is recognized by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 丹东玄参 (zh/zh-hans/zh-cn), 大山玄参 (zh), and is also known as 丹东玄参. In Japanese, the species is identified by the name オオヒナノウスツボ (ja).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 丹东玄参 | Wikidata |
| ja | オオヒナノウスツボ | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 丹东玄参 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 丹东玄参 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大山玄参 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of Eastern Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is specifically noted within the Primorye region. Its range extends significantly into China, where it can be found throughout Manchuria. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed across the Korean Peninsula. Finally, its geographical footprint encompasses various parts of Japan, completing its presence in Eastern Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Scrophularia kakudensis has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, 2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid, 6-benzyladenine, acacetin, methyl jasmonate.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-benzyladenine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acacetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl jasmonate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salicylic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sodium nitroprusside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |