Anaphalis aureopunctata
Anaphalis aureopunctata, commonly known as the golden-spotted Anaphalis, is a remarkable medicinal herb native to various subtropical regions. Renowned for its vibrant floral displays, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value, offering potent bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and various respiratory conditions.
- Scientific name: Anaphalis aureopunctata
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Anaphalis aureopunctata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and the genus Anaphalis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Anaphalis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Anaphalis aureopunctata, is known by various names depending on the linguistic context; in Chinese, it is referred to as 黄腺香青 (zh), 黄腺香青 (zh-hans), and 黄腺香青 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 黄腺香青 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 黄腺香青 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 黄腺香青 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄腺香青 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several distinct regions within the vast landscape of China. It is found growing in the diverse environments of China South-Central and China North-Central. Additionally, its natural range extends into the high-altitude territories of Qinghai. The species also makes its presence known within the lush landscapes of China Southeast. Together, these locations highlight the wide geographical distribution of Anaphalis aureopunctata.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Anaphalis aureopunctata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6,10,14-trimethyl- 2-Pentadecanone, Caryophyllene oxide, alpha-Bisabolol, alpha-Selinene.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 6,10,14-trimethyl- 2-Pentadecanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caryophyllene oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-Bisabolol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-Selinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |