Bupleurum marginatum var. stenophyllum
Bupleurum marginatum stenophyllum
Bupleurum marginatum var. stenophyllum, commonly known as a narrow-leaved bupleurum, is a specialized medicinal herb found in unique arid ecosystems. Renowned for its distinct morphological features, this variety is valued in traditional herbalism for its bioactive compounds, offering significant therapeutic potential in treating various inflammatory and systemic conditions.
- Scientific name: Bupleurum marginatum var. stenophyllum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae and the genus Bupleurum. Specifically, it is identified as the variety stenophyllum.
| 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 is known by several names depending on the language and regional context. In English, it is referred to as Bupleurum marginatum stenophyllum, while in Chinese, it is commonly called 柴胡. More specific botanical designations in Chinese include 窄竹叶柴胡, which is used across various linguistic standards such as zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 窄竹叶柴胡 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 窄竹叶柴胡 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 窄竹叶柴胡 | Wikidata |
| en | Bupleurum marginatum stenophyllum | Wikidata |
| zh | 柴胡 | Wikidata |
| zh | 窄叶竹叶柴胡 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct high-altitude regions. In China, its presence is noted within the South-Central areas and throughout the province of Qinghai. It is also documented growing within the vast terrains of Tibet. Furthermore, the species extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically inhabiting the West Himalaya. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in varied mountainous environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Bupleurum marginatum var. stenophyllum, utilizes its roots as a primary component for medicinal applications. The roots serve as the underground storage organs, absorbing essential nutrients and water from the soil to support the plant's growth and survival. In various traditional practices, these roots are often the specific part harvested and processed to extract the bioactive compounds responsible for the plant's therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Bupleurum marginatum var. stenophyllum has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 21 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include saikosaponin d, saikosaponins, Volatile oil, esters, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 21
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| saikosaponin d | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saikosaponins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Volatile oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| esters | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroxysaikosaponin a | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ketones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nepasaikosaponin k | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saikosaponin I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saikosaponin a | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bupleurum marginatum var. stenophyllum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antipyretic.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |