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
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Asteropyrum cavalerieiSynonyms
- Isopyrum cavaleriei
- Asteropyrum hederifolium
- Asteropyrum peltatum subsp. cavaleriei
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Asteropyrum | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
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