Codonopsis ovata
Codonoopsis ovata, commonly known as the "Moonflower" or "Codonoopsis," is a captivating perennial herb native to East Asia. Renowned for its striking, bell-shaped white blossoms, this plant holds significant value in traditional medicine, where its rhizomes are utilized for their diverse therapeutic properties and unique botanical characteristics.
- Scientific name: Codonopsis ovata
- Family: Campanulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Asterales and the family Campanulaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identification is defined by the genus Codonopsis.
| 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, Codonoopsis ovata, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the diamond lotus, while in Japanese, it is known as hime-fukingura.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning across Central Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. Within the Central Asian region, it can be found growing in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is documented in Pakistan. Additionally, the species is located within the mountainous terrain of the West Himalaya. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to inhabit various parts of these specific territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Activities
Codonopsis ovata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Codonopsis ovata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |