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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |