Ainsliaea smithii
Ainsliaea smithii, commonly known as Smith's Ainsliaea, is a distinctive deciduous shrub native to specific montane regions. Valued for its unique botanical characteristics, this plant plays a vital role in its local ecosystem. Exploring its medicinal potential offers fascinating insights into the diverse pharmacological properties found within wild flora.
- Scientific name: Ainsliaea smithii
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Ainsliaea smithii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is placed in 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, known scientifically as Ainsliaea smithii, is referred to by the common name 紫枝兔儿风 in Chinese (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 紫枝兔儿风 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Ainsliaea smithii, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. According to botanical records, its natural occurrence is confined to a particular region of Asia. Specifically, it is found within the South-Central part of China. Because its distribution is so localized, it is considered an endemic species to this particular area. Understanding this restricted habitat is essential for the conservation of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ainsliaea smithii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include epi-friedelanol, ursolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| epi-friedelanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |