Ajania gracilis
Ajania gracilis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Ajania gracilis, scientifically known as Ajania gracilis, is a perennial medicinal herb native to East Asia. Renowned for its aromatic foliage, this plant is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to treat respiratory ailments, skin inflammations, and digestive issues. Its potent bioactive compounds offer significant therapeutic potential in modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Tanacetum Gracile · Chrysanthemum Hookeri
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ajania gracilisSynonyms
- Tanacetum gracile
- Chrysanthemum hookeri
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 Asteraceae. Specifically, its taxonomic designation is within the genus Ajania.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ajania | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. In Central Asia, it can be found growing within the territory of Tajikistan. Its range extends further east into China, where it is documented in the Tibet region. Additionally, the species is present in the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the West Himalaya. These diverse locations highlight the varied mountain habitats where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ajania gracilis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Chamazulene, Lavandulol, P-CYMENE, camphor.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Chamazulene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lavandulol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| P-CYMENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chamazulene
- 3 Biotech
Lavandulol
- 3 Biotech
P-CYMENE
- 3 Biotech
camphor
- 3 Biotech
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| essential oil | 3 Biotech (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |