Carpesium faberi
Carpesium faberi, commonly known as Faberi's Carpense, is a rare medicinal plant prized for its potent therapeutic properties. Historically utilized in traditional healing, it contains unique bioactive compounds believed to support neurological health. Understanding its botanical characteristics and chemical profile is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Carpesium faberi
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, its taxonomic hierarchy places it within the family Asteraceae and 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, known scientifically as Carpesium faberi, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is identified as 贵州天名精 (zh), 贵州天名精 (zh-cn), and 貴州天名精 (zh-tw), as well as 金挖耳根 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 贵州天名精 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 贵州天名精 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 貴州天名精 | Wikidata |
| zh | 金挖耳根 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions in Eastern Asia. Within mainland China, it is commonly found throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence extends beyond the mainland to include the island of Taiwan. Additionally, the species can be identified within the coastal and temperate regions of Japan. Collectively, these locations define the natural habitat range for Carpesium faberi.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Carpesium faberi, is typically utilized in its entirety for medicinal purposes. When preparing decoctions or extracts, the whole plants are employed to ensure that all the concentrated bioactive compounds distributed throughout the stems, leaves, and roots are captured. By using the whole plants, practitioners can harness the full synergistic effect of its chemical constituents, which may vary in potency across different anatomical structures.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Carpesium faberi has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include sesquiterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| sesquiterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Carpesium faberi has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hepatocellular carcinoma.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |