Adenophora pereskiifolia
Adenophora pereskiifolia, commonly known as a traditional medicinal herb, holds significant value in ethnopharmacology. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized in herbal remedies to address inflammatory conditions and respiratory ailments. Understanding its chemical constituents is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmaceutical developments.
- Scientific name: Adenophora pereskiifolia
- Family: Campanulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Campanulaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Adenophora.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Campanulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Adenophora | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Adenophora pereskiifolia, is recognized by several common names across different linguistic contexts. In Chinese (zh), it is referred to as 长白沙参, 狭叶长白沙参, and 沙参. Specifically, in mainland China (zh-cn), the name used is 长白沙参, while in Taiwan (zh-tw), it is known as 長白沙蔘.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 长白沙参 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 长白沙参 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 長白沙蔘 | Wikidata |
| zh | 狭叶长白沙参 | Wikidata |
| zh | 沙参 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across the rugged terrains of Northern Asia. Within the vast expanse of Siberia, it can be found in the regions of Buryatiya, Chita, and Yakutiya. Its presence also extends into the Russian Far East, spanning important ecological zones. Specifically, it inhabits the Amur region as well as the Khabarovsk territory. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in varied Siberian and Far Eastern environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| 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 |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Adenophora peregrina (often referred to in medicinal contexts related to Adenophora peregrina folia), is primarily utilized in its entirety for therapeutic purposes. When preparing medicinal decoctions or extracts, the whole plant—including the roots, stems, leaves, and occasionally the flowers—is employed to capture the full spectrum of its bioactive compounds. This comprehensive use ensures that the synergistic effects of the various botanical components are harnessed to achieve the desired pharmacological benefits.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Adenophora pereskiifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiangiogenic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiangiogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |