Aster tongolensis
Aster tongolenuis, commonly known as a rare Himalayan wildflower, is a medicinal plant native to high-altitude regions. Valued in traditional ethnobotany, it possesses unique bioactive properties. Researchers are increasingly exploring its potential pharmacological applications, particularly for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, highlighting its importance in natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Aster tongolensis
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Aster tongolensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Asterales. Furthermore, it is a member of the Asteraceae family and is specifically categorized under the genus Aster.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aster | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Aster tongolenensis, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is identified as 川紫菀 (zh), 东俄洛紫菀 (zh), 川紫菀 (zh-cn), and 川紫菀 (zh-tw). Additionally, in Arabic, it is known as نجم تونغولي (ar).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 川紫菀 | Wikidata |
| ar | نجم تونغولي | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 川紫菀 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 川紫菀 | Wikidata |
| zh | 东俄洛紫菀 | Wikidata |
| zh | 俄洛紫菀 | Wikidata |
| zh | 紫菀 | Wikidata |
| pl | Aster tongolski | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range of occurrence across certain regions of East Asia. Its primary distribution can be found within the diverse landscapes of China South-Central. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit the territories of China North-Central. The geographical footprint of the plant also extends into the high-altitude terrains of Tibet. Together, these areas define the known natural habitat for Aster tongolensis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aster tongolensis has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include catalase, flavonoids, peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| catalase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peroxidase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| superoxide dismutase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trypsin inhibitor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |