Angelica dahurica var. formosana
Angelica dahurica formosana
Angelica dahurica var. formosana, commonly known as Taiwan Angelica, is a precious medicinal herb valued in traditional East Asian medicine. Renowned for its aromatic roots, it is widely utilized to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and improve blood circulation, serving as a vital natural remedy for various neurological and systemic ailments.
- Scientific name: Angelica dahurica var. formosana
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Apiaceae and the genus Angelica.
| 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, scientifically known as Angelica dahurica var. formosanana, is recognized by several common names across different linguistic contexts. In English, it is referred to as Angelica dahurica formosanana, while in Chinese, it is known as 台湾独活 (zh, zh-hans, zh-cn, zh-cn) and is also commonly called 野当归 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 台湾独活 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 台湾独活 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 台湾独活 | Wikidata |
| en | Angelica dahurica formosana | Wikidata |
| zh | 野当归 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大本山芹菜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白芷 | Wikidata |
| zh | 台湾白芷 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is a specific variety known as Angelica dahurica var. formosana. Its geographical distribution is quite restricted compared to other varieties of the species. It is found exclusively within the region of Eastern Asia. Specifically, this medicinal plant is native to the island of Taiwan. Consequently, its natural habitat is limited to the unique ecological zones of this particular territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Angelica dahuricu var. formosana, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through the application of its specific morphological structures. The medicinal properties are most commonly derived from the dried roots, which are harvested, processed, and stored to preserve their therapeutic compounds. Additionally, the plant features primary adventitious buds, which play a crucial role in its regenerative capacity and vegetative development.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| primary adventitious buds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Angelica dahurica var. formosana has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include byakangelicin, imperatorin, isoimperatorin, Colchicine, bergapten.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| byakangelicin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| imperatorin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoimperatorin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Colchicine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bergapten | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| byakangelicol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| falcarindiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| furanocoumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| furanocoumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxypeucedanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |