Biebersteinia heterostemon
Biebersteinia heterostemon, commonly known as the Heterostemon Biebersteinia, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to East Asian regions. Renowned for its unique botanical characteristics, it has been utilized in traditional medicine to address various ailments. Research continues to explore its bioactive compounds for potential therapeutic applications in modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Biebersteinia heterostemon
- Family: Biebersteiniaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Biebersteinia heterostemon, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Sapindales. Finally, it is a member of the family Biebersteiniaceae and is situated within the genus Biebersteinia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Biebersteiniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Biebersteinia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Biebersteinia heterostemon, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is frequently called 熏倒牛 (zh), 熏倒牛 (zh-cn), and 熏尾蒿 (zh-tw). Additionally, it is sometimes known by the names 狼尾巴蒿 (zh) and 臭婆娘 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 熏倒牛 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 熏倒牛 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 熏倒牛 | Wikidata |
| zh | 狼尾巴蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 臭婆娘 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across various regions of China. It can be found growing in the landscapes of China South-Central and China North-Central. Furthermore, its presence extends into the northern reaches of Inner Mongolia. The species is also documented within the high-altitude terrains of Qinghai. Finally, it inhabits the unique environments of Tibet, completing its regional range.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Biebersteinia heterostemon, is a perennial herb characterized by its unique morphological features. The whole plant is often studied in traditional medicine for its various bioactive compounds, which are distributed throughout its different structures. While the leaves and roots are frequently the primary focus of botanical study, the bark of the stems also contains specific chemical constituents that contribute to its overall medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whote plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Biebersteinia heterostemon has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include galegine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| galegine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |