Ajania nubigena

Ajania nubigena, commonly known as the Cloud-dwelling Tansy, is a perennial herb native to high-altitude regions of East Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses significant anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This resilient plant is frequently utilized in topical applications to soothe skin ailments and support overall respiratory wellness.

  • Scientific name: Ajania nubigena
  • Family: Asteraceae
  • 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 Asteraceae and the genus Ajania. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined as Ajania nubigena.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Asterales WCVP
Family Asteraceae WCVP
Genus Ajania WCVP

Common Names

This plant, Ajania nubigena, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 黄花亚菊 (zh), with the simplified form 黄花亚菊 (zh-cn) used in mainland China and the traditional form 黃花亞菊 (zh-tw) used in Taiwan.
Language Common Name Source
zh 黄花亚菊 Wikidata
zh-cn 黄花亚菊 Wikidata
zh-tw 黃花亞菊 Wikidata

Distribution

This plant is widely distributed across several distinct regions within the Asian continent. In China, its range extends through the South-Central and North-Central provinces. It is also found prominently within the high-altitude landscapes of Tibet. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, the species inhabits the East Himalaya region. Additionally, its geographical presence includes the mountainous terrain of Nepal.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP
China China North-Central WCVP
China Tibet WCVP
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Nepal WCVP
Indian Subcontinent West Himalaya WCVP

Chemicals

Ajania nubigena has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include linalool oxide acetate, luteolin.

Total chemicals
2
Scientific sources
2

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
linalool oxide acetate 1 ★☆☆☆☆
luteolin 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Activities

Ajania nubigena has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, Antimalarial.

Total activities
2
Scientific sources
2

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Anthelmintic 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Antimalarial 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Ajania nubigena has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Schistosoma mansoni, malaria.

Total uses
2
Scientific sources
2

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
Schistosoma mansoni 1 ★☆☆☆☆
malaria 1 ★☆☆☆☆