Codonopsis pilosula
Codonopsis pilosula, commonly known as the hairy codonoopsis, is a rare medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its unique botanical characteristics, it is valued in traditional herbalism for its potential therapeutic properties. Research continues into its bioactive compounds to uncover new applications in modern natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Codonopsis pilosula
- Family: Campanulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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, the order Asterales, and the family Campanulaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Codonoopsis.
| 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 pilosula, is widely recognized by various common names across different linguistic regions due to its significant role in traditional medicine. In Chinese, it is known as 党参 (zh-hans), 黨參 (zh-hant), and 黨參 (zh-hk), while in German, it is referred to as Dang Shen, and in Vietnamese, it is called Đảng sâm.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 党参 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 黨參 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 黨參 | Wikidata |
| de | Dang Shen | Wikidata |
| vi | Đảng sâm | Wikidata |
| ko | 만삼 | Wikidata |
| az | Xırdatükcüklü kodonopsis | Wikidata |
| zh | 党参 | Wikidata |
| ja | ヒカゲツルニンジン | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 党参 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range spanning across several distinct regions in East Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is documented within the Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye territories. Its distribution also extends significantly into China, where it can be found in the South-Central regions. Additionally, the species inhabits the northern reaches of China within Inner Mongolia. Together, these locations define the specific environmental niche occupied by Codonoopsis pilosula.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Codonoopsis pilosuza, is characterized by its distinct morphological features across its various anatomical structures. The underground roots serve as a vital storage organ, with the singular root system providing necessary stability and nutrient absorption for the specimen. Above the soil, the plant features fleshy leaves that are essential for photosynthesis, often displaying a unique texture. Supporting these foliage elements are the upright stems, which facilitate the transport of water and minerals throughout the organism, while each individual stem provides the structural integrity required to hold the plant upright.- Total parts
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 36
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 8 | ★★★★☆ |
| root | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| leaves | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| stems | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| stem | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems & leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem- | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root- | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Codonopsis pilosula has 29 reported phytochemicals identified across 34 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lobetyolin, flavonoids, glucose, APX, Cyanidin.
- Total chemicals
- 29
- Scientific sources
- 34
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lobetyolin | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucose | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| APX | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cyanidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DSPS | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Galangin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glycitein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| LBT | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lob | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Codonopsis pilosula has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant, Hypoglycemic, Tonic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tonic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Codonopsis pilosula has 20 reported medicinal uses identified across 24 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, oxidative stress, tumor, Cancer, Inflammatory bowel disease.
- Total uses
- 20
- Scientific sources
- 24
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Inflammatory bowel disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colorectal cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |