Ammopiptanthus mongolicus
Ammopiptanthus mongolicus, commonly known as a vital component in traditional herbal medicine, is a resilient plant native to specific East Asian regions. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to support systemic health, offering significant therapeutic potential in treating inflammatory conditions and promoting overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Ammopiptanthus mongolicus
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it follows the order Fabales and resides in the family Fabaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is found within the genus Ammopiptanthus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ammopiptanthus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ammopiptanthus mongolicus, is recognized by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 沙冬青, a name used across multiple dialects including zh, zh-cn, and zh-tw, though it is also known as 蒙古黄花木. In the Russian language, its name is transliterated as Аммопиптант монгольский.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 沙冬青 | Wikidata |
| ru | Аммопиптант монгольский | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 沙冬青 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 沙冬青 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蒙古黄花木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 冬青 | Wikidata |
| zh | 水苋菜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蒙古沙冬青 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Ammopiptanthus mongolicus, exhibits a specific geographical range across East and Central Asia. Within China, it is found distributed throughout the regions of Inner Mongolia and China North-Central. Its presence also extends to the westernmost territory of Xinjiang. Beyond the borders of China, the species is widely distributed across the nation of Mongolia. Together, these locations define the natural habitat where this medicinal species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ammopiptanthus mongolicus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include AsA, CAT, MDA, brassinosteroid, zeatin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| AsA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CAT | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MDA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| brassinosteroid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| zeatin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |