Viola mandshurica
Viola mandshurica, commonly known as the Manchurian violet, is a perennial herb valued in traditional medicine. Native to East Asia, this resilient plant features delicate purple blooms. It is widely utilized for its anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties, playing a significant role in treating respiratory ailments and skin conditions.
- Scientific name: Viola mandshurica
- Family: Violaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Viola mandshurica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Violaceae and the genus Viola.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Violaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Viola | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Viola mandshurica, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), and Cantonese (zh-hk), it is called 東北堇菜 (or 东北堇菜), while in Japanese (ja), it is commonly known as スミレ, and in Korean (ko), it is called 제비꽃.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 东北堇菜 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 東北堇菜 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 東北堇菜 | Wikidata |
| ja | スミレ | Wikidata |
| ko | 제비꽃 | Wikidata |
| fa | بنفشه شرق دور | Wikidata |
| zh | 東北堇菜 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 紫花地丁 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 东北堇菜 | Wikidata |
| ja | マンジュリカ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in East Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is well-documented throughout the Amur and Khabarovsk regions. It can also be found spanning the coastal and island territories of Primorye and the Kuril Islands. Furthermore, the species extends its range into northern China, specifically within Inner Mongolia. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in diverse habitats across these territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Viola mandshurica has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hesperetin, luteolin, resveratrol.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hesperetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| resveratrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |