Caryopteris trichosphaera
Caryopteris trichospheras, commonly known as the Bluebeard shrub, is a captivating medicinal plant valued for its striking azure blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this species offers significant therapeutic potential. Traditional uses often focus on its calming properties, making it a fascinating subject for botanical study and herbal pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Caryopteris trichosphaera
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | 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 scientifically as Caryopteris trichosphera, is referred to by several different names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is commonly known as 毛球莸 (zh, zh-hans, zh-cn), and it is also identified by the names 毛莸 (zh) and 香薷 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 毛球莸 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 毛球莸 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 毛球莸 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛莸 | Wikidata |
| zh | 香薷 | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Chemicals
Caryopteris trichosphaera has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cativic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cativic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |