Codonopsis javanica
Codonopsis javanica, commonly known as Java Codonoopsis, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to Southeast Asia. Valued in traditional practices, it possesses unique bioactive properties used to treat various ailments. This botanical specimen is increasingly studied for its potential pharmacological benefits, offering promising insights into natural therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Codonopsis javanica
- Family: Campanulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Campanulaceae and is identified by the genus Codonopsis. Consequently, its full scientific designation is Codonoopsis javanica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Campanulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Codonopsis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Codonoopsis javanica, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is commonly known as 金钱豹 (zh), 金钱豹 (zh-hans), and 金钱豹 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 金钱豹 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 金钱豹 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 金钱豹 | Wikidata |
| zh | 金钱豹 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several distinct regions of East Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the North-Central and South-Central provinces. It is also found throughout the Southeast region of the country and on the island of Hainan. Beyond the Chinese mainland, the species extends its reach into the islands of Japan. Together, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of Codonoopsis javanica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Codonopsis javanica has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CJP, galactose, glucose, mannose.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| CJP | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galactose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mannose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Codonopsis javanica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Immunomodulator.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Immunomodulator | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |