Caryopteris mongholica
Caryopteris mongholica, commonly known as the Mongolian Bluebeard, is a resilient perennial shrub prized for its striking blue flowers. Native to high-altitude regions, this medicinal plant offers significant ethnobotanical value. It is frequently utilized in traditional practices to treat various ailments, showcasing its unique therapeutic and ornamental potential.
- Scientific name: Caryopteris mongholica
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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, Caryopteris mongholica, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 蒙古莸 (zh), 蒙古莸 (zh-cn), and 蒙古莸 (zh-hans), as well as 兰花茶 (zh) and 白沙蒿 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 蒙古莸 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 蒙古莸 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 蒙古莸 | Wikidata |
| zh | 兰花茶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白沙蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蒙莸 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蓝花茶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山狼毒 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several distinct regions in Northern and Central Asia. In the Russian Federation, its presence is specifically noted within the Buryatiya region of Siberia. It also inhabits parts of China, extending through Inner Mongolia into the China North-Central territory. Furthermore, the species can be found growing naturally within the borders of Mongolia. Together, these areas define the primary geographical range of Caryopteris mongholica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Caryopteris mongholica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 8-acetylharpagide, harpagide.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 8-acetylharpagide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| harpagide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |