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 ★☆☆☆☆