Stellera chamaejasme
Stellaria chamaejasme, commonly known as starwort, is a delicate perennial herb native to Europe and parts of Asia. Characterized by its tiny white flowers and slender stems, this plant holds significance in traditional herbalism. It is often studied for its potential bioactive properties and its role in local ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Stellera chamaejasme
- Family: Thymelaeaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae and order Malvales, it is classified under the family Thymelaeaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Stellera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Thymelaeaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Stellera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Stellera chamaejasmine, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 狼毒 (zh) or 狼毒 (zh-cn) and 狼毒花 (yue) in Cantonese, as well as 狼毒 (zh-tw) in Taiwan. In Korean, it is commonly called 피뿌리풀 (ko).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 狼毒 | Wikidata |
| ko | 피뿌리풀 | Wikidata |
| yue | 狼毒花 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 狼毒 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 狼毒 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 狼毒 | Wikidata |
| zh | 甘遂 | Wikidata |
| zh | 拔萝卜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 瑞香狼毒 | Wikidata |
| zh | 断肠草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Northern and Central Asia. In the vast expanse of Siberia, it can be found specifically within the territories of Buryatiya and Chita. Its range extends further east into the Russian Far East, where it inhabits the Amur region. Within China, the species is established in the South-Central provinces. Additionally, the plant is documented as growing throughout the Inner Mongolia region of China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Stellaria chamaejasmine, possesses distinct morphological features distributed between its underground and above-ground structures. The roots typically form a slender, fibrous system that anchors the plant firmly into the soil to facilitate nutrient absorption. Above the surface, the aerial parts consist of delicate, branching stems and small, oppositely arranged leaves, which house the medicinal compounds utilized in various traditional applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Stellera chamaejasme has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-kusunokinin, (+)-matairesinol, (-)-eudesmin, (-)-pinoresinol, (-)-pinoresinol monomethyl ether.
- Total chemicals
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-kusunokinin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-matairesinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-eudesmin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-pinoresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-pinoresinol monomethyl ether | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 11 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 14 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 8 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isohinokinin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Stellera chamaejasme has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidermatitic, Antifungal, Antipruritic, Antipsoriatic, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidermatitic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipruritic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipsoriatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Stellera chamaejasme has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, skin ulcers, HIV, Phytophthora infestans.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| psoriasis | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| atopic dermatitis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin ulcers | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HIV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phytophthora infestans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pulmonary fibrosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |