Codonopsis pilosula subsp. tangshen
Codonoopsis pilosula subsp. tangshen, commonly known as a specialized medicinal herb, is a unique botanical variety valued in traditional pharmacology. Characterized by its distinct morphological features, this subspecies is studied for its potential therapeutic properties, offering significant interest to researchers exploring natural compounds for modern healthcare and herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Codonopsis pilosula subsp. tangshen
- Family: Campanulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Asterales and falls into the family Campanulaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Codonopsis as the subspecies tangshen.
| 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 pilosula subsp. tangshen, is highly valued in traditional medicine and is referred to by several common names depending on the specific linguistic context. In Chinese, it is commonly called 党参 or 川党参, names which are consistently used across various regional designations including zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 川党参 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 川党参 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 川党参 | Wikidata |
| zh | 党参 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across various regions within China. It can be found growing in the landscapes of China South-Central. Additionally, its presence extends into the territories of China North-Central. The species is also documented throughout the regions of China Southeast. Together, these locations define the primary geographical range of this medicinal subspecies.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |