Arenaria polytrichoides
Arenaria polytrichoides, commonly known as hairy sandwort, is a delicate perennial herb characterized by its fine, pubescent foliage and small white flowers. Found in rocky, alpine environments, this resilient species is valued in ethnobotany for its unique biological properties and its role within specialized high-altitude medicinal ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Arenaria polytrichoides
- Family: Caryophyllaceae
- 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. It is further classified within the order Caryophyllales and the family Caryophyllaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Arenaaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Arenaria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Arenaaria polytrichoides, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is known by the names 团状福禄草, 金发藓状蚤缀, and 团状雪灵芝. Specifically, in Mainland China, the common name used is 团状福禄草 (zh-cn), while in Taiwan, it is referred to as 圑狀福禄草 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 团状福禄草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 团状福禄草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 圑狀福禄草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 金发藓状蚤缀 | Wikidata |
| zh | 团状雪灵芝 | Wikidata |
| zh | 雪灵芝 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several high-altitude regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found in the South-Central areas as well as in the provinces of Qinghai and Tibet. Its distribution extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically inhabiting the East Himalaya region. Furthermore, the species is documented to grow within the mountainous terrain of Nepal. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in specific Himalayan and Chinese ecosystems.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Arenaria polytrichoides has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, glycosides.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |