Arnebia guttata
Arnebia guttata, commonly known as the Chinese Boraginaceae, is a perennial herb highly valued in traditional medicine. Native to high-altitude regions, it contains bioactive naphthoquinones. Renowned for its potent anti-inflammatory and skin-healing properties, it is extensively used in topical treatments to promote wound recovery and soothe skin irritations.
- Scientific name: Arnebia guttata
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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, known scientifically as Arnebia guttata, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Chinese, it is referred to as 黄花软紫草 (zh/zh-cn), while in Russian, it is called Арнебия пятнистая (ru). Its names in other languages include Xallı arnebiya (az) and петниста арнебия (bg).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 黄花软紫草 | Wikidata |
| ru | Арнебия пятнистая | Wikidata |
| az | Xallı arnebiya | Wikidata |
| bg | петниста арнебия | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 黄花软紫草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 黃花軟紫草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 紫草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 内蒙古紫草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 假紫草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄花紫草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the vast and diverse landscapes of Northern and Central Asia. In the northern reaches of its range, it can be found growing within the Altai region of Siberia. Moving southward into Central Asia, the species occupies significant territories in Kazakhstan. Its distribution continues through the mountainous terrains of Kyrgyzstan and the arid regions of Turkmenistan. Finally, the plant completes its geographical presence by inhabiting the landscapes of Tajikistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Chemicals
Arnebia guttata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include shikonin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| shikonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Arnebia guttata 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
Arnebia guttata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |