Bupleurum kunmingense
Bupleurum kunmingense · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Bupleurum kunmingense, is a significant medicinal herb native to specific mountainous regions. Renowned in traditional pharmacology, it contains bioactive compounds used to alleviate inflammation and support liver health. This plant serves as a vital resource for researchers exploring natural treatments for various metabolic conditions.
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Bupleurum kunmingenseSources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Bupleurum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Bupleurum kunmingense has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include quercetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
quercetin
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica