572 observations
Siberian ginseng
Eleutherococcus senticosus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Apiales ›Family: Araliaceae ›Genus: Eleutherococcus
About
Eleutherococcus senticosus is a species of small, woody shrub in the family Araliaceae native to Northeastern Asia. It may be colloquially called Siberian ginseng, eleuthero, ciwujia, Devil's shrub, shigoka, touch-me-not, wild pepper, or kan jang. E. senticosus has a history of use in folklore and traditional Chinese medicine. Root extracts of E. senticosus are sold as a dietary supplement or cosmetic, usually under the name Siberian ginseng.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Siberian ginseng is Eleutherococcus senticosus.
- Siberian ginseng belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Siberian ginseng belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Siberian ginseng belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Siberian ginseng belongs to the order Apiales.
- Siberian ginseng belongs to the family Araliaceae.
- Siberian ginseng belongs to the genus Eleutherococcus.