Asparagus oligoclonos
Asparagus oligoclonos, commonly known as a medicinal shrub, is a fascinating species valued in traditional herbal practices. Found in specific ecological niches, this plant offers unique phytochemical properties. Understanding its botanical characteristics and therapeutic potential is essential for exploring its role in natural medicine and biodiversity conservation efforts.
- Scientific name: Asparagus oligoclonos
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Asparagales and the family Asparagaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in the genus Asparagus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Asparagaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Asparagus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by several names across different languages and regions, is referred to as 南玉带 in Simplified Chinese (zh and zh-hans), 南玉帶 in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw), and 南玉带 in Chinese (zh-cn). In Russian, it is commonly known as Спаржа маловетвистая (ru).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 南玉带 | Wikidata |
| ru | Спаржа маловетвистая | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 南玉带 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 南玉帶 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 南玉带 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小百部 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several distinct regions in Northern Asia. In Siberia, its presence has been documented specifically in the Chitа region. The species also extends into the Russian Far East, occurring within both the Amur and Primorye territories. Moving into China, the plant can be found throughout the Inner Mongolia region. Finally, its geographical range includes the Manchuria area of China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Asparagus oligoclonos, is characterized by its unique anatomical structure, particularly within its underground systems. The most significant medicinal component of this species is found in its rhizomes, which serve as the primary storage organs for nutrients and bioactive compounds. These thickened, horizontal stems grow beneath the soil surface, providing the plant with stability and a means to persist through unfavorable environmental conditions. In various traditional applications, these rhizomes are the specific parts harvested and processed to utilize their therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Asparagus oligoclonos has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include asparanin A.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asparanin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Asparagus oligoclonos has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |