Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ginseng
ID:
264274

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Mey.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Repert. Pharm. Pract. Chem. Russl. [Gauger] 1: 524, plate [2]. 1842

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263606

Common Names

  • Ginseng
  • Korean Ginseng
  • Panax Ginseng

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Synonyms

  • Aralia ginseng (C.A.Mey.) Baill. [unknown]
  • Panax verus Oken [unknown]
  • Aralia quinquefolia ginseng (C.A.Mey.) Anon. [deprecated]
  • Panax quinquefolius ginseng (C.A.Mey.) Regel & Maack [unknown]
  • Panax schin-seng coraiensis T.Nees [unknown]
  • Panax chin-seng Nees [unknown]

Description

Panax ginseng (also called Korean ginseng, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, Korea, and Japan. It is a deciduous, woody shrub that grows to a height of 1-2m and has bipinnate leaves. It prefers moist soils in shaded areas such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Panax ginseng is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fatigue, stress, and anxiety. It is also used as an energy booster and to improve cognitive function. It is also used in the production of herbal teas and supplements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Panax ginseng is a white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panax ginseng is a species of plant native to East Asia. It is a slow-growing plant and can reach heights of up to 1 m. It prefers a cool, humid climate and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Panax ginseng

Panax ginseng is native to eastern Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan. It is found in moist, shady forests, and is often cultivated for medicinal purposes.

Panax ginseng FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panax ginseng?

Panax ginseng

What is the common name of Panax ginseng?

Ginseng

What is the natural habitat of Panax ginseng?

It is native to China, Korea, and Japan

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References