Anemopsis californica
Anemopsis californica, commonly known as California anemopsis, is a distinctive perennial herb native to the moist, shaded woodlands of the Pacific coast. Characterized by its delicate white flowers and lush foliage, this plant holds historical significance in traditional herbalism, offering unique botanical properties within its native ecological niche.
- Scientific name: Anemopsis californica
- Family: Saururaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Piperales and categorized in the family Saururaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Anemopsis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Piperales | WCVP |
| Family | Saururaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Anemopsis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various names depending on the language, including Anemopsis in Portuguese (pt), Anemopsis in Spanish (es), Sippsvans in Swedish (sv), Anemopsis in Dutch (nl), and Anemopsis in Catalan (ca).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Anemopsis | Wikidata |
| es | Anemopsis | Wikidata |
| sv | Sippsvans | Wikidata |
| nl | Anemopsis | Wikidata |
| ca | Anemopsis | Wikidata |
| it | Anemopsis | Wikidata |
| fr | Anemopsis | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 曄洏芭蔓薩 | Wikidata |
| zh | 曄洏芭蔓薩 | Wikidata |
| hr | Anemopsis | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the United States. In the Northwestern U.S.A., its presence can be found in both Colorado and Oregon. Moving toward the middle of the country, it is located within the North-Central U.S.A. in Kansas and Oklahoma. Additionally, the species extends into the Southwestern U.S.A., specifically within the state of Arizona. Together, these locations demonstrate the diverse environmental range inhabited by Anemopsis californica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Nevada | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Utah | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | New Mexico | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as California anemopsis, possesses several distinct morphological structures that contribute to its growth and survival. Its underground system is characterized by thick, fleshy rhizomes that allow the plant to spread vegetatively through moist habitats. From these rhizomes, a network of roots extends into the soil to anchor the plant and facilitate the uptake of water and essential nutrients. Above ground, the plant features lush, green leaf tissues that are vital for photosynthesis, providing the energy necessary for the plant to thrive in its native wetland environments.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf tissues | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Anemopsis californica has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-cineole, alpha-pinene, cymene, elemicin, isoeugenol.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-pinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cymene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| elemicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoeugenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyleugenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myrtenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| piperitone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thymol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Anemopsis californica has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HeLa cells, breast cancer.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HeLa cells | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |