Agrimonia eupatoria subsp. asiatica
Agrimonia eupatoria subsp. asiatica, commonly known as Eupatorium, is a resilient medicinal herb native to various Asian landscapes. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this subspecies is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to treat respiratory ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering a rich natural resource for holistic wellness practices.
- Scientific name: Agrimonia eupatoria subsp. asiatica
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Agrimonia as the subspecies asiatica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Agrimonia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Agrimonia eupatoria subsp. asiatica, is known by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Chinese, it is referred to by several names, including 大花龙芽草 (used in general, simplified, and traditional contexts) and 广东万年青. Additionally, in Uzbekistan, it is commonly known as Sariq choy.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 大花龙芽草 | Wikidata |
| uz | Sariq choy | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 大花龙芽草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 大花龙芽草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 广东万年青 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大花龙牙草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across several key regions of Eurasia. In Eastern Europe, its presence is noted throughout East European Russia. The species also extends deep into Siberia, specifically inhabiting the Altay and West Siberia regions. Moving into Central Asia, the plant can be found growing within the borders of Kazakhstan. Finally, its range reaches into Kirgizstan, completing its presence across these diverse territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Agrimonia eupatoria subsp. asiatica, utilizes its leaves as a primary component for medicinal applications. The leaves are typically characterized by their serrated edges and a distinctively textured surface, often growing in an alternate arrangement along the stem. In various traditional practices, these leaves are harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds, which are believed to contribute to the plant's overall therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |