Bupleurum kunmingense
Bupleurum kunmingense, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in traditional practices, belongs to the Apiaceae family. Native to specific mountainous regions, it is highly valued for its bioactive compounds. This plant is primarily utilized in herbal formulations to support liver health, reduce inflammation, and restore vital energy.
- Scientific name: Bupleurum kunmingense
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, falling within the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Bupleurum, specifically as the species Bupleurum kunmingense.
| 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, Bupleurum kunmingense, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 韭叶柴胡 (zh), specifically identified in mainland China as 韭叶柴胡 (zh-cn), and in Taiwan as 韭葉柴胡 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 韭叶柴胡 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 韭叶柴胡 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 韭葉柴胡 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is specifically native to the South-Central region of China. Its occurrence is primarily concentrated within this particular geographical zone. Within this territory, it thrives in the unique environmental conditions offered by the South-Central landscape. The distribution remains localized to these specific provinces rather than spreading across the entire country. Consequently, understanding its habitat in South-Central China is essential for its study.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Bupleurum kunmingense has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |