Carpesium triste
Carpesium triste, commonly known as the somber carpel, is a rare medicinal plant prized for its potent bioactive compounds. Found primarily in dense, shaded woodland ecosystems, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to alleviate inflammatory conditions and support neurological health, making it a subject of significant pharmacological interest.
- Scientific name: Carpesium triste
- 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. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in 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 Carpelsium triste, is recognized by several different common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 暗花金挖耳, 地朝阳, and 東北金挖耳, while in Japanese, it is commonly known as ミヤマヤブタバコ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 暗花金挖耳 | Wikidata |
| ja | ミヤマヤブタバコ | Wikidata |
| zh | 地朝阳 | Wikidata |
| zh | 东北金挖耳 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Northern and East Asia. In Siberia, its presence is specifically noted within the Altai mountain range. Its range extends into the Russian Far East, where it can be found on the Kuril Islands and throughout the Primorye region. Within China, the species is distributed across the Manchuria territory. Finally, the plant is also documented throughout the South-Central regions of China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Carpesium triste, utilizes its seeds as a vital component for reproduction and potential medicinal application. These seeds serve as the primary means of dispersal and survival, containing the essential genetic material required to propagate the species in its natural habitat. In various botanical studies, the specific properties found within the seeds are often examined to understand their unique chemical contributions to the plant's overall medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Carpesium triste has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |