Angelica anomala
Eumenol angelica
Angelica anomala, commonly known as the Himalayan Angelica, is a perennial herb native to the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas. Renowned in traditional medicine, it contains bioactive compounds used to treat digestive issues and respiratory ailments. This potent botanical is highly valued for its unique therapeutic and aromatic properties.
- Scientific name: Angelica anomala
- Family: Apiaceae
- 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 and the order Apiales, it is specifically situated in the family Apiaceae. It is further identified by its genus, Angelica, as part of the species Angelica anomala.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Angelica | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Angelica anomala, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is commonly called 狭叶当归 (also written as 狭叶当归 in simplified Chinese and specifically 狭叶当归 in mainland China), while in Korean, it is known as 개구릿대. Additionally, in Azerbaijan, the plant is identified by the name Əyilən tütəkcə.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 狭叶当归 | Wikidata |
| ko | 개구릿대 | Wikidata |
| az | Əyilən tütəkcə | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 狭叶当归 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 狭叶当归 | Wikidata |
| en | eumenol angelica | Wikidata |
| zh | 异形当归 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白山独活 | Wikidata |
| zh | 库页白芷 | Wikidata |
| zh | 额水独活 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of Northern Asia. In Siberia, its presence is specifically noted in the Chita region. The species also extends into the Russian Far East, where it can be found in Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye. Furthermore, its range reaches into China, particularly within the Inner Mongolia region. Together, these locations define the natural habitat and spread of Angelica anomala.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Activities
Angelica anomala has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Angelica anomala has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include acne vulgaris.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acne vulgaris | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |