Bupleurum wenchuanense
Bupleurum wenchuaneense, commonly known as a specialized member of the Apiaceae family, is a medicinal herb native to specific high-altitude regions. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant is studied for its potential therapeutic properties, offering promising insights into traditional herbal medicine and modern pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Bupleurum wenchuanense
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Bupleurum wenchuanense, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae. It is specifically categorized within the genus Bupleurum.
| 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 wenchuanense, is referred to by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is commonly called 柴胡 or 汶川柴胡, and these specific designations are used across different regional standards, including 汶川柴胡 in zh-cn and 汶川柴胡 in zh-tw.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 汶川柴胡 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 汶川柴胡 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 汶川柴胡 | Wikidata |
| zh | 柴胡 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Bupleurum wenchuanense, possesses a very specific and limited natural range. Its geographical distribution is primarily centered within the country of China. More specifically, it is found inhabiting the regions of China South-Central. Because it is native to this particular area, its habitat is tied to the local ecosystems of those provinces. Consequently, understanding this localized presence is essential for the study of its natural environment.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Bupleurum wenchuareanse, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties, which are concentrated within its roots. These underground structures serve as the main repository for the bioactive compounds that contribute to its therapeutic effects. In traditional medicinal practices, the roots are carefully harvested and processed to utilize their specific chemical constituents for health benefits.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Bupleurum wenchuanense has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include prosaikogenin G, quercetin, saikosaponin a, saikosaponin b2, saikosaponin d.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| prosaikogenin G | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saikosaponin a | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saikosaponin b2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saikosaponin d | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |