Caragana sukiensis
Caragana sukiensis, commonly known as a precious medicinal shrub, is a botanical treasure native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its unique therapeutic properties, this plant offers significant potential in traditional healing practices. Exploring its bioactive compounds provides vital insights into developing natural remedies for various health conditions worldwide.
- Scientific name: Caragana sukiensis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 and is specifically identified by the 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 sukiensis, is known by the common name 尼泊尔锦鸡儿 in Chinese (zh), Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), and mainland Chinese (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 尼泊尔锦鸡儿 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 尼泊尔锦鸡儿 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 尼泊尔锦鸡儿 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across specific regions within the Indian Subcontinent. Its presence is notably recorded throughout the East Himalaya range. Additionally, it can be found growing in the diverse landscapes of Nepal. The species also extends its reach into the West Himalaya region. Consequently, these areas represent the core geographical habitats for Caragana sukiensis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Caragana sukiensis, possesses distinct morphological characteristics distributed across its structural components. The aerial parts of the species, which include its stems, leaves, and flowering structures, are essential for its photosynthetic processes and reproductive cycles. Additionally, the areal parts—specifically referring to the underground root systems—play a critical role in anchoring the plant and absorbing necessary nutrients from the soil to support its medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| areal parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Caragana sukiensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include compound 8.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| compound 8 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Caragana sukiensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifeedant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifeedant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |