Chelonopsis praecox
Chelonopsis praecox, commonly known as the Early Shell-Flower, is a rare medicinal herb revered in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent antioxidant properties, this botanical treasure is frequently utilized to bolster immune function and soothe systemic inflammation, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and long-term vitality.
- Scientific name: Chelonopsis praecox
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It further falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, eventually reaching the family Lamiaceae. Within this hierarchical structure, it is specifically identified by the genus Chelonopsis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chelonopsis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Chelonopsis praecox, is identified in Chinese as 先花铃子香 (zh: 先花铃子香).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 先花铃子香 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found in specific regions of East Asia. Its documented geographical distribution is concentrated within China. More specifically, it thrives in the South-Central parts of the country. This localized presence suggests that the species favors the unique climate of these provinces. Consequently, researchers focusing on this medicinal plant direct much of their attention to this particular area.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Chelonopsis praecox, is a medicinal species where therapeutic potential is derived from specific anatomical components. The primary source of bioactive compounds is found within the aerial parts, which encompass the leaves, stems, and reproductive structures above the ground. Furthermore, specialized pharmacological studies often focus on the CHCl3 (chloroform) part, referring to the specific fraction of the plant material extracted using chloroform to isolate non-polar constituents that exhibit significant medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHCl3 part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Chelonopsis praecox has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-methylcoumarin, compound 1, compound 10, compound 6.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-methylcoumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 10 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 6 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |