Caryopteris incana
Common bluebeard
Caryopteris incana, commonly known as Bluebeard, is a striking deciduous shrub prized for its aromatic foliage and intense blue summer blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this hardy plant holds traditional medicinal value, often utilized in herbal practices for its calming properties and potential to support respiratory and digestive health.
- Scientific name: Caryopteris incana
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Caryopteris.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Caryopteris | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by various names across different languages, is recognized in Chinese as 兰香草 (zh), specifically referred to as 兰香草 (zh-cn) in mainland China and as 灰葉蕕 (zh-tw) in Taiwan. In Korean, it is called 층꽃나무 (ko), while in Danish, it is known as Viol-Blåskæg (da).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 兰香草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 兰香草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 灰葉蕕 | Wikidata |
| ko | 층꽃나무 | Wikidata |
| da | Viol-Blåskæg | Wikidata |
| cs | ořechokřídlec šedivý | Wikidata |
| sk | bradavec sivý | Wikidata |
| ar | أبو ذقن زرقة | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 兰香草 | Wikidata |
| mul | 兰香草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of the Eastern Hemisphere. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is specifically noted in Bulgaria. Moving toward the East, it can be found within various parts of China, including both the South-Central and Southeast regions. Its range extends further into Eastern Asia, where it is native to Japan. Finally, the distribution encompasses the Korean Peninsula, completing its reach across these diverse territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as bluebeard, possesses therapeutic properties that can be derived from various components of its structure. The whole plant is often utilized in traditional herbal preparations due to its diverse array of phytochemicals. Specifically, the leaves and stems serve as significant sources of medicinal compounds, frequently being harvested to create infusions or extracts used for their aromatic and calming qualities.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves-stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Caryopteris incana has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caryocanolide, caryocanoside A, isoverbascoside, phlinoside A, verbascoside.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caryocanolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caryocanoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoverbascoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phlinoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| verbascoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Caryopteris incana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiangiogenic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiangiogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Caryopteris incana has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetic retinopathy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| macular degeneration | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |