Angelica megaphylla
Angelica megaphylla, commonly known as large-leaved angelica, is a majestic perennial herb native to the mountainous regions of East Asia. Renowned for its impressive stature and aromatic foliage, this plant holds significant value in traditional medicine, where its bioactive compounds are utilized to support various healing processes and wellness.
- Scientific name: Angelica megaphylla
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is a member of the family Apiaceae. Specifically, it is classified under the genus Angelica as Angelica megaphylla.
| 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, Angelica megaphylla, is known by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 大叶当归, with the specific regional variations being 大叶当归 in Simplified Chinese (zh-cn) and 大葉當歸 in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 大叶当归 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 大叶当归 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 大葉當歸 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to specific regions within the East Asian landscape. Its documented geographical distribution is primarily focused within China. More specifically, it can be found thriving in the South-Central part of the country. This localized range highlights its unique environmental requirements for growth. Therefore, understanding its habitat in South-Central China is essential for its study.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Angelica megaphylla has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include angelol, ligustilone.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| angelol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ligustilone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |