Trollius chinensis
Trollius chinensis, commonly known as Chinese globeflower, is a striking perennial herb prized for its vibrant, ball-shaped yellow blooms. Native to East Asian montane regions, this resilient plant is valued in traditional medicine for its cooling properties, frequently used to address inflammation and various internal ailments in herbal formulations.
- Scientific name: Trollius chinensis
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Trollius chinensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Trollius.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Trollius | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Trollius chinensis, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is called 中国金莲花 (zh-hans), 金蓮花 (zh-hant), and 金蓮花 (zh-hk), as well as simply 中国金莲花 (zh). In Finland, the species is known by the name kesäkullero (fi).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 中国金莲花 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 金蓮花 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 金蓮花 | Wikidata |
| fi | kesäkullero | Wikidata |
| zh | 中国金莲花 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 中国金莲花 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 中國金蓮花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 金疙瘩 | Wikidata |
| zh | 金莲花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 中华金莲花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several distinct regions of Northern Asia. In the vast territory of Siberia, it can be found growing in Buryatiya, Chita, and Krasnoyarsk. Its range also extends into the Russian Far East, where it inhabits specific territories. Specifically, populations are documented within the Amur region. Furthermore, the species is also present in the Khabarovsk area.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Trollius chinensis, features distinct morphological structures that are characteristic of its genus. The most visually striking element is its flowers, which typically appear as bright, cup-shaped blooms that attract various pollinators to the meadow environment. Once the flowering period concludes, the plant focuses its energy on reproduction through the production of seeds, which are essential for the dispersal and continuation of the species in its natural habitat.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Trollius chinensis has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include GSH, H2O2, MDA, Pro, SP.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| GSH | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| H2O2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MDA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pro | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SP | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SS | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophyll | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| octadecanoic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Trollius chinensis has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihypertensive, Antioxidant, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Trollius chinensis has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bronchitis, pharyngitis, cancer, influenza, respiratory infections.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bronchitis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pharyngitis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| influenza | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| respiratory infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tonsillitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| upper respiratory tract infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |