Stauntonia hexaphylla
Stauntonia hexaphyllia, commonly known as the Six-leaf Stauntonia, is a perennial woody vine native to North America. Renowned in traditional herbalism, its roots are utilized for their potent medicinal properties, particularly in treating digestive ailments, skin conditions, and inflammatory issues, offering a unique natural remedy for holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Stauntonia hexaphylla
- Family: Lardizabalaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, specifically being a member of the family Lardizabalaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Stauntonia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Lardizabalaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Stauntonia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Stauntonia hexaphyllia, is referred to by various names depending on the region and language. In German, it is called Rosenbecher, while in Japanese, it is commonly known as ムベ (mube). In Korean, the plant is identified as 멀꿀 (meolkkul), and in Russian, it is called Стаунтония шестилистная. Additionally, in Chinese, it is known as 日本野木瓜.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Rosenbecher | Wikidata |
| ja | ムベ | Wikidata |
| ko | 멀꿀 | Wikidata |
| ru | Стаунтония шестилистная | Wikidata |
| zh | 日本野木瓜 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 日本野木瓜 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 日本野木瓜 | Wikidata |
| ja | 郁子 | Wikidata |
| ja | トキワアケビ | Wikidata |
| ja | 野木瓜 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Stauntonia hexaphyllia, exhibits a specific range within the Eastern Asian region. Its natural habitat encompasses several key territories across the continent. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the islands of Japan. It is also distributed throughout the Korean Peninsula. Finally, the geographical reach of this medicinal plant extends to include Taiwan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Stauntonia hexaphyllia, utilizes various structural components for its biological processes and medicinal properties. The leaves are a prominent feature, typically characterized by their serrated edges and distinctive arrangement, which facilitate photosynthesis and the production of secondary metabolites. In addition to these specialized organs, the plant can develop callus tissue, an unorganized mass of cells that serves as a vital component in tissue culture and wound healing processes, allowing for the regeneration of plant structures.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| callus tissue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Stauntonia hexaphylla has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Oleanolic Acid, compound 1, flavonoids, mubenoside A.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Oleanolic Acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mubenoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Stauntonia hexaphylla has 4 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antioxidant, Diuretic, Sedative.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Stauntonia hexaphylla has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, inflammation, osteoporosis, pain, postmenopausal osteoporosis.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osteoporosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| postmenopausal osteoporosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |