Bupleurum bicaule
Bupleurum bicaule, commonly known as Mithun, is a perennial herb native to the Himalayan regions. Valued in traditional medicine, particularly Ayurveda, it possesses significant anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hepatoprotective properties. This plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including skin disorders, fever, and digestive issues, through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Bupleurum bicaule
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, falling into the family Apiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Bupleurum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bupleurum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Bupleurum bicaule, is referred to by several common names across different languages and regions. In Azerbaijani, it is called İkigövdə öküzboğan, while in Chinese, it is identified by various orthographic forms including 锥叶柴胡 (zh), 锥叶柴胡 (zh-hans), and 锥叶柴胡 (zh-cn), as well as the traditional character version 錐葉柴胡 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| az | İkigövdə öküzboğan | Wikidata |
| zh | 锥叶柴胡 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 锥叶柴胡 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 锥叶柴胡 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 錐葉柴胡 | Wikidata |
| zh | 红柴胡 | Wikidata |
| zh | 金钱白花蛇 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions within the vast territory of Siberia. It can be found growing in the mountainous areas of the Altai region. Furthermore, its presence is well-documented throughout the Republic of Buryatia. The species also occupies significant portions of the Transbaikal territory, specifically around Chita. Finally, the plant is distributed across the Irkutsk and Krasnoyarsk regions, completing its extensive Siberian range.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Bupleurum bicaule has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include saikosaponin d.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| saikosaponin d | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |