Amblynotus rupestris
Amblynotus rupestris, commonly known as a unique medicinal herb, thrives in rocky terrains and diverse forest ecosystems. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant plays a significant role in traditional healing practices. Its therapeutic properties offer promising potential in addressing various ailments, making it a subject of botanical interest.
- Scientific name: Amblynotus rupestris
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Amblynotus rupestris, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is completed by its placement in the genus Amblynotus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Boraginales | WCVP |
| Family | Boraginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Amblynotus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Amblynotus rupestris, is known by several common names depending on the linguistic region. In Chinese, it is referred to as 钝背草, a name that is consistently used in both Simplified Chinese (zh-cn: 钝背草) and Traditional Chinese (zh-tw: 鈍背草) scripts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 钝背草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 钝背草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 鈍背草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the vast regions of Siberia. It can be found growing in the Altay mountain region. Additionally, its habitat extends into the territory of Buryatiya. The species is also documented across the Chitа area. Finally, its presence is noted in both the Irkutsk and Krasnoyarsk regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Amblynotus rupestris, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in its medicinal application. These leaves are essential to the plant's biological function and are the specific parts frequently sought after for their therapeutic properties in traditional herbal practices.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Amblynotus rupestris has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Carcinogenic, Hepatotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Carcinogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |