Carpesium longifolium
Carpesium longifoilem, commonly known as the Longleaf Carpesi, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional healing, it contains potent bioactive compounds used to treat inflammation and promote overall wellness. This resilient species offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research and natural remedies.
- Scientific name: Carpesium longifolium
- Family: Asteraceae
- 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 Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Carpesium, with the species name longifolium.
| 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 longifolium, is known by several distinct local names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to by the common names 长叶天名精 and 高山金挖耳.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 长叶天名精 | Wikidata |
| zh | 高山金挖耳 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found within specific regions of China. Its geographical presence includes the South-Central part of the country. Additionally, it can be located in the North-Central areas of China. These two regions represent the primary extent of its natural distribution. Therefore, its habitat is concentrated within these distinct Chinese territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Carpesium longifolium, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the stems and leaves, contain the essential bioactive compounds required for its therapeutic applications. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the concentrated medicinal properties concentrated within the plant's visible growth above the soil.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Carpesium longifolium has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1beta,4beta-epoxy-5beta-hydroxy-10alphaH-xantha-11(13)-en-12,8beta-olide, 4-acetoxy-1beta,5beta-epoxy-10alphaH-xantha-11(13)-en-12,8beta-olide.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1beta,4beta-epoxy-5beta-hydroxy-10alphaH-xantha-11(13)-en-12,8beta-olide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-acetoxy-1beta,5beta-epoxy-10alphaH-xantha-11(13)-en-12,8beta-olide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |