Carpesium rosulatum

Carpesium rosulatum, commonly known as the Rosulate Carp, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its unique bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to support systemic wellness. Understanding its botanical properties and therapeutic potential offers valuable insights into its role in natural medicine.

  • Scientific name: Carpesium rosulatum
  • Family: Asteraceae
  • Native range: Asia-Temperate

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Carpesium rosulatum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Asterales. Finally, it is classified under 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 rosulatum, is identified in Japanese as ヒメガンクビソウ.
Language Common Name Source
ja ヒメガンクビソウ Wikidata

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Carpesium rosulatum, possesses a specific and limited natural range. Its occurrence is primarily concentrated within the regions of Eastern Asia. Within this part of the world, it can be found growing in Japan. Additionally, the species extends its habitat into the Korean peninsula. These two locations define its known geographical distribution.

Region Area Source
Eastern Asia Japan WCVP
Eastern Asia Korea WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Carpesium rosulatum, is primarily utilized in medicinal applications through the use of the whole plants. By employing the entire organism, practitioners ensure that the complete spectrum of bioactive compounds distributed across the roots, stems, leaves, and flowers is captured for therapeutic purposes. Using the whole plants allows for a holistic extraction process, maximizing the synergistic effects of its various constituent parts in traditional medicinal preparations.
Total parts
1
Scientific sources
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Plant Part Sources Confidence
whole plants 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Carpesium rosulatum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ineupatorolide A.

Total chemicals
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
ineupatorolide A 1 ★☆☆☆☆