Carpesium divaricatum
Carpesium divaricatum, commonly known as the branched carpisium, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique pharmacological properties. Native to specific tropical regions, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Modern research continues to explore its bioactive compounds for potential therapeutic applications in healthcare.
- Scientific name: Carpesium divaricatum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is a member of the family Asteraceae. Its taxonomic identity is further defined by its placement within the genus Carpesium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Carpesium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Carpesium divaricatum, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 金挖耳 (zh) or 烟管草 (zh), while in Taiwan, it is commonly called 煙管草 (zh-tw). In the Szy language, the plant is identified as nipaluma-putici or potici (szy). Additionally, in mainland China, it is recognized by the names 金挖耳 (zh-cn) and 烟管草 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 金挖耳 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 煙管草 | Wikidata |
| szy | nipaluma-putici, potici | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 金挖耳 | Wikidata |
| zh | 烟管草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 除州鹤蝨 | Wikidata |
| zh | 除州鹤虱 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across various regions of East Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Manchuria provinces. Beyond mainland China, its range extends significantly into the neighboring territories of Korea and Japan. These diverse locations indicate that the species is well-adapted to multiple environments within Eastern Asia. Consequently, the plant's habitat spans from the northern reaches of Manchuria to the coastal areas of Japan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Carpesium divaricatum, is a medicinal species where various components may be utilized for therapeutic purposes. While the medicinal properties are often attributed to the whole plant, pharmacological studies frequently focus on the aerial parts to extract specific bioactive compounds. The structural development of the species includes robust shoots that extend above the soil, forming the primary visible framework of the organism. Beneath the surface, the underground parts play a crucial role in nutrient absorption and stability, specifically through the complex network of its roots, which are often studied for their unique chemical profiles.- Total parts
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 14
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| underground parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| shoots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| multiple shoots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Whole Plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aerial Parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Carpesium divaricatum has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include terpenoids, 12-OPDA, 12-oxo-phytodienoic acid, cardivin A, cardivin B.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| terpenoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 12-OPDA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 12-oxo-phytodienoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardivin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardivin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardivin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardivin D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nerol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neryl-isobutyrate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thymyl-isobutyrate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Carpesium divaricatum has 4 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Analgesic, Antiproliferative, Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Carpesium divaricatum has 13 reported medicinal uses identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include melanoma, prostate cancer, analgesic, antipyretic, cancer.
- Total uses
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| melanoma | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prostate cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| central nervous system | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |