Chrysanthemum indicum var. aromaticum
Chrysanthemum indicum var. aromaticum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Chrysanthemum indicum var. aromaticum, is a highly valued medicinal herb celebrated in traditional East Asian medicine. Renowned for its potent aromatic properties, this botanical variety is widely utilized to clear heat, detoxify the body, and soothe inflammation, offering significant therapeutic benefits for respiratory and ocular health.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Flower
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Dendranthema Lavandulifolium Var. Aromaticum · Dendranthema Indicum Var. Aromaticum
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Chrysanthemum indicum var. aromaticumSynonyms
- Dendranthema lavandulifolium var. aromaticum
- Dendranthema indicum var. aromaticum
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, falling into the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Chrysanthemum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Chrysanthemum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Chrysanthemum indicum var. aromaticum, possesses a specific and localized range of occurrence. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the vast territories of East Asia. Specifically, the distribution of this variety is documented within the country of China. More narrowly, it can be found growing in the South-Central regions of the nation. Therefore, its geographical presence is defined by these particular environmental zones in China.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Chrysanthemum indicum var. aromaticum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flower | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flower
- Frontiers in plant science
Chemicals
Chrysanthemum indicum var. aromaticum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Esters, Terpenes, Terpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Esters | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Esters
- Frontiers in plant science
Terpenes
- Frontiers in plant science
Terpenoids
- Frontiers in plant science
Preparations
Chrysanthemum indicum var. aromaticum has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include D. indicum var. aromaticum flower, essential oil.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| D. indicum var. aromaticum flower | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Essential oil | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
D. indicum var. aromaticum flower
- Scientific reports
Essential oil
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)