Bupleurum polyclonum
Bupleurum polyclonum, commonly known as Chinese Thoroughwort, is a perennial herb highly valued in traditional medicine. Native to East Asia, it contains bioactive compounds like saikosaponins, which offer potent anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective properties. This versatile plant is frequently utilized to soothe the liver and restore bodily equilibrium.
- Scientific name: Bupleurum polyclonum
- 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. It is specifically identified by the genus Bupleurum and the species name Bupleurum polyclonum.
| 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 polyclonum, is referred to by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese (zh), it is called 多枝柴胡, which is the same designation used in both Simplified Chinese (zh-cn) and Traditional Chinese (zh-tw) scripts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 多枝柴胡 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 多枝柴胡 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 多枝柴胡 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Bupleurum polyclonum, possesses a specific and localized geographical range. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the regional landscapes of China. Specifically, it can be found growing throughout the South-Central portion of the country. This distribution pattern suggests that the species thrives in the particular climates found in these provinces. Consequently, understanding this regional presence is essential for studying its natural ecology.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Bupleurum polyclonum 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |