Colquhounia coccinea var. mollis
Colquhounia coccinea var. mollis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Colquhounia coccinea var. mollis, is a resilient perennial shrub prized for its vibrant crimson blooms. Native to East Asian highlands, this botanical treasure is valued in traditional practices for its potential therapeutic properties, offering a unique combination of ornamental beauty and medicinal promise for holistic wellness.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf · Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Colquhounia Vestita Var. Rugosa · Colquhounia Tomentosa · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Colquhounia coccinea var. mollisSynonyms
- Colquhounia vestita var. rugosa
- Colquhounia tomentosa
- Colquhounia mollis
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is a member of the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Colquhounia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Colquhounia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found growing in the South-Central areas as well as throughout Tibet. Its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically occurring in the region of Assam. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit parts of Bangladesh. Finally, it is also widely distributed across the East Himalaya region.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Tibet |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Colquhounia coccinea var. mollis has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Phytochemistry
Stem
- Phytochemistry
Chemicals
Colquhounia coccinea var. mollis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Sesquiterpenoid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Sesquiterpenoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Sesquiterpenoid
- Plant communications
Activities
Colquhounia coccinea var. mollis has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Phytochemistry