Asteropyrum cavaleriei
Asteropyrum cavaleriei · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Asteropyrum cavaleriei, is a significant medicinal shrub native to West Africa. Widely utilized in traditional medicine, this plant is renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties. It is frequently employed to treat various ailments, including skin infections, inflammation, and digestive issues, through its potent bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Isopyrum Cavaleriei · Asteropyrum Hederifolium · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Asteropyrum cavalerieiSynonyms
- Isopyrum cavaleriei
- Asteropyrum hederifolium
- Asteropyrum peltatum subsp. cavaleriei
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Asteropyrum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Asteropyrum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is indigenous to specific regions within the country of China. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated in the South-Central part of the nation. Additionally, the species can be found distributed throughout the Southeast regions of China. These specific locations define the primary geographical range of the species. Therefore, its presence is localized to these distinct southern and central territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Asteropyrum cavalierii is characterized by its herbaceous growth habit, being distinctly non-woody in nature. The plant typically presents as a perennial herb, often forming compact clumps or spreading slightly through its vegetative structure. Its stems are relatively slender and lack significant lignification, maintaining a flexible and succulent quality rather than developing a hard, woody core. The foliage is characterized by leaves that are often arranged in a basal rosette or distributed along the stem, featuring textures that range from glabrous to slightly pubescent depending on the specific environmental adaptation. The reproductive structures consist of typical Asteraceae inflorescences, appearing as capitula (flower heads) supported by the non-woody peduncles, which emerge directly from the herbaceous base to facilitate pollination.
- Woodiness :
- non-woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Asteropyrum cavaleriei has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Magnoflorine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Magnoflorine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Magnoflorine
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica