Spiraea nipponica
Spiraea nipponica, commonly known as Japanese Spirea, is a resilient deciduous shrub celebrated for its delicate, frothy clusters of pink flowers. Beyond its ornamental beauty in gardens, this hardy plant holds significance in traditional herbal practices, valued for its calming properties and its ability to thrive in diverse environments.
- Scientific name: Spiraea nipponica
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae, it is classified under the genus Spiraea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Spiraea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Spiraea nipponica, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Japanese, it is called イワシモツケ, while in Swedish, it is known as Girlandspirea. Its name in Russian is Спирея ниппонская, and in Czech, it is called tavolník niponský. Additionally, in Chinese, the plant is commonly referred to as 小花绣线菊.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | イワシモツケ | Wikidata |
| sv | Girlandspirea | Wikidata |
| ru | Спирея ниппонская | Wikidata |
| cs | tavolník niponský | Wikidata |
| zh | 小花绣线菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 小花绣线菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 小花繡線菊 | Wikidata |
| sl | japonska grmasta medvejka | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 小花绣线菊 | Wikidata |
| ru | Таволга ниппонская | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a varied geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the world. In Middle Europe, its presence can be specifically noted within the borders of Germany. Moving toward the eastern part of the continent, it is also found throughout the Baltic States of Eastern Europe. Furthermore, the species has a significant range extending into Eastern Asia. Specifically, its habitat includes the various islands and mainland areas of Japan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Spiraea nipponica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid, proline.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Spiraea nipponica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include drought.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| drought | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |