Carpesium nepalense
Carpesium nepalense, commonly known as a vital medicinal herb in Himalayan regions, holds significant ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its potent therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional healing practices to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and pharmacological potential is essential for advancing natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Carpesium nepalense
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 nepalense, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is identified by the names 尼泊尔天名精, 地朝阳, 黃金珠, 尼泊尔天名精, and 尼泊尔天名精.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 尼泊尔天名精 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 黃金珠 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 尼泊尔天名精 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 尼泊尔天名精 | Wikidata |
| zh | 地朝阳 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黃金珠 | Wikidata |
| zh | 尼泊尔天名精 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical presence across several regions of East Asia. Within China, its range extends through the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. It can also be found growing in the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Furthermore, the species is documented to inhabit the island of Taiwan. Together, these locations define the broad environmental footprint of Carpesium nepalense.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Carpesium nepaleense, is valued for its specific medicinal components, primarily derived from its seeds. The seeds serve as the fundamental source for extracting high-quality oil, which contains the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic applications. This seed oil is the most significant part used in traditional and pharmacological practices, providing a concentrated form of the plant's healing properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Carpesium nepalense has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |