Ainsliaea pertyoides
Ainsliaea pertyoides, commonly known as the pertyoides margarite, is a delicate deciduous shrub native to specific montane regions. Characterized by its distinctive serrated leaves and subtle floral displays, this medicinal plant is valued in traditional ethnobotany for its unique bioactive compounds and potential therapeutic applications in holistic healing practices.
- Scientific name: Ainsliaea pertyoides
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae within the genus Ainsliaea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ainsliaea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Ainsliaea pertyoides, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 腋花兔儿风, 白背兔儿风, and 叶下花.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 腋花兔儿风 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白背兔儿风 | Wikidata |
| zh | 叶下花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is characterized by a specific and localized geographical range. It is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of China. More specifically, its occurrence is concentrated in the South-Central region of the country. This distribution pattern suggests that the species thrives in the particular environmental conditions of this area. Consequently, its natural habitat remains restricted to these specific Chinese territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ainsliaea pertyoides, is typically utilized in its entirety, meaning the whole plants are employed for medicinal purposes. When harvesting for therapeutic use, the entire structure—including the stems, leaves, and flowers—is gathered to ensure that all bioactive compounds are captured. This holistic approach to using the whole plants allows for the full spectrum of its chemical properties to be harnessed in traditional preparations.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ainsliaea pertyoides has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include eudesmane.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| eudesmane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |