Asarum longerhizomatosum
Asarum longerhizomatosum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Asarum longerhizomatosum, scientifically known as Asarum longerhizomatosum, is a distinguished medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this species is frequently utilized for its therapeutic properties, particularly in addressing respiratory ailments and digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Rhizome · Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Asarum longerhizomatosumDistribution
This plant, known scientifically as Asarum longirhizomatsum, exhibits a specific and localized range of occurrence. Its primary geographical distribution is found within the territory of China. More specifically, it is concentrated in the Southeast region of the country. This particular area provides the environmental conditions necessary for its natural growth. Consequently, its presence is characteristic of the diverse ecosystems found in Southeast China.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China Southeast |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Ecology
The ecology of Asarum longerhizomatosum is characterized by a highly specific altitudinal distribution, as it is exclusively found within a narrow elevational band. The species thrives at a consistent elevation of approximately 200 m AMSL, which serves as both its minimum and maximum threshold. This lack of altitudinal variance suggests a specialized niche requirement, with a mean elevation of 200 m AMSL defining its primary habitat within this specific lowland or coastal topographical zone.
- Elevational range max:
- 200 m AMSL
Life history
The life history of Asarum longirhizomatum is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, meaning it persists through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its life cycle in a single year. As a long-lived species, it establishes a stable presence within its ecological niche, utilizing its characteristic long rhizomes to facilitate survival and vegetative spread over extended periods. This perennial nature allows the plant to endure seasonal fluctuations, re-emerging from its underground structures to continue its growth and reproductive efforts year after year.
- Lifecycle :
- perennial
Morphology
The morphology of Asarum longirhizomatum is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, exhibiting a fleshy and succulent nature typical of its genus. It functions as a self-supporting climber, utilizing its structure to navigate its immediate environment without the requirement for external support systems like heavy woody scaffolding. As a herbaceous plant, it lacks significant lignification, maintaining a non-woody consistency throughout its vegetative organs.
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Growth form :
- herb
- Woodiness :
- non-woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Asarum longerhizomatosum has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include rhizome, root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Rhizome | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Rhizome
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Root
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Preparations
Asarum longerhizomatosum has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanol extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ethanol extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ethanol extracts
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica