Scrophularia koelzii
Scrophularia koelzii, commonly known as Koehl's figwort, is a distinctive medicinal herb native to specific East Asian regions. Characterized by its unique flowering structure, this plant has long been studied for its bioactive compounds. It holds significant interest in traditional pharmacology for its potential therapeutic and healing properties.
- Scientific name: Scrophularia koelzii
- Family: Scrophulariaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Scrophulariaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Scrophularia, specifically as the species Scrophularia koelzii.
| 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 koelzii, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language and region. In English, it is often called the Japanese figwort, while in Japanese, it is known as kousou. Additionally, it is referred to as kousou in Chinese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions in Asia. Within Western Asia, its presence is documented in Afghanistan. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in Nepal. The species is also widely distributed throughout Pakistan. Finally, its range extends across the mountainous terrain of the West Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Scrophularia koelzii, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which encompass the stems, leaves, and flowers, contain the concentrated bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic effects. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the plant's medicinal properties while leaving the root system intact within the soil.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Scrophularia koelzii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Scrokoelziside A.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Scrokoelziside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |