Caragana opulens
Caragana opulens, commonly known as the Siberian Peashrub, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to East Asian landscapes. Valued in traditional herbal practices, it possesses unique medicinal properties. Its woody stems and foliage are often explored for their bioactive compounds, offering potential therapeutic benefits in various folk remedies.
- Scientific name: Caragana opulens
- Family: Fabaceae
- 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 Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Caragana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Caragana | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Caragana opulens, is known by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is referred to as 甘蒙锦鸡儿 (zh), 甘蒙锦鸡儿 (zh-cn), and 甘蒙錦鷄兒 (zh-tw). It is also specifically identified as 毛叶甘蒙锦鸡儿 (zh) and is known by the name 柴布日一哈日嘎纳 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 甘蒙锦鸡儿 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 甘蒙锦鸡儿 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 甘蒙錦鷄兒 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛叶甘蒙锦鸡儿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 柴布日一哈日嘎纳 | Wikidata |
| zh | 柴布日-哈日嘎纳 | Wikidata |
| zh | 甘蒙锦鸡儿 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad and diverse range of habitats across various regions of China. It is widely distributed throughout China South-Central, where it adapts to specific local climates. The species also extends its reach into the northern territories of Inner Mongolia. Furthermore, its presence is recorded in the central landscapes of China North-Central. Finally, the geographical range reaches into the high-altitude terrains of both Qinghai and Tibet.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Caragana opulens, contains various components that are studied for their biological properties, with particular focus placed on the bark. The bark serves as a significant part of the plant's structure and is often the specific tissue harvested for medicinal research or traditional applications. By examining the chemical constituents found within the bark, scientists can better understand the therapeutic potential and the defensive mechanisms of the species.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Caragana opulens has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+) -13-Hydroxyspathulenol, Lup-20(29) -en-3-one, beta-sitosterol, encelin, lupenol.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+) -13-Hydroxyspathulenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lup-20(29) -en-3-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| encelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| penduletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |