Tibetan Bluebeard
Caryopteris trichosphaera · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Tibetan Bluebeard, scientifically known as Caryopteris trichospherica, is a captivating medicinal shrub native to high-altitude Himalayan regions. Renowned for its striking blue flowers, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to treat various ailments, offering a unique blend of ornamental beauty and therapeutic potential.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Tibetan Bluebeard
- Scientific synonyms
- Caryopteris Tangutica Var. Brachyodonta · Caryopteris Incana Var. Brachyodonta
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Tibetan Bluebeard
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Caryopteris trichosphaeraSynonyms
- Caryopteris tangutica var. brachyodonta
- Caryopteris incana var. brachyodonta
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Lamiaceae and is specifically identified by the genus Caryopteris.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Caryopteris |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is native to specific regions within East Asia. Its primary geographical distribution can be found across South-Central China. Additionally, it is known to grow within the mountainous terrains of Tibet. These locations represent the core natural habitats where the species thrives. Consequently, its presence is concentrated in these particular parts of the Chinese landscape.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Tibet |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Caryopteris trichosphaera has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cativic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cativic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cativic acid
- Journal of ethnopharmacology