Arnebia densiflora
Arnebia densiflora, commonly known as Chinese Bugloss, is a perennial herb belonging to the Boraginaceae family. Native to high-altitude regions of China, this plant is highly valued in traditional medicine. It contains unique naphthoquinone pigments, such as shikonin, renowned for their potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties.
- Scientific name: Arnebia densiflora
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Arnebia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Boraginales | WCVP |
| Family | Boraginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Arnebia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various common names depending on the language and region, including Macrotomia cephalotes in French, while in Spanish it is referred to as Lithospermum densiflorum, Macrotomia cephalotes, and Macrotomia densiflora.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Macrotomia cephalotes | Wikidata |
| es | Lithospermum densiflorum | Wikidata |
| es | Macrotomia cephalotes | Wikidata |
| es | Macrotomia densiflora | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is notably recorded in Greece. The species also extends into the Caucasus region, specifically within the North Caucasus area. Furthermore, it can be found throughout the Transcaucasus territory. Finally, its range reaches into Western Asia, where it is located in Türkiye.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Arnebia densiflora, is a medicinal herb where the roots serve as the primary component used for therapeutic purposes. These roots are highly valued in traditional medicine due to their unique chemical composition, which contains various bioactive compounds. Often harvested and processed for their healing properties, the roots are the central focus of the plant's medicinal application.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |