Colquhounia coccinea var. mollis
Colquhounia coccinea var. mollis, commonly known as soft colquhounia, is a resilient perennial herb native to East Asian highlands. Renowned for its vibrant crimson blooms, this botanical treasure is valued in traditional medicine for its potential antioxidant properties and its ability to support various wellness functions within herbal therapies.
- Scientific name: Colquhounia coccinea var. mollis
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Colquhounia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Colquhounia coccinea var. mollis, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context and regional usage. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 细羊巴巴花 (xì yáng bā bā huā), a name used in both simplified (细羊巴巴花) and traditional (細羊巴巴花) scripts. Additionally, it is commonly identified by the names 密蒙花 (mì méng huā) or 炮仗花 (pào zhàng huā) in various Chinese-speaking regions.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 细羊巴巴花 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 细羊巴巴花 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 細羊巴巴花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 密蒙花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 炮仗花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 火把花 | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Colquhounia coccinea var. mollis, is characterized by its distinctive physical structure, which includes upright, woody stems and lush foliage. The stems serve as the primary structural support for the plant, elevating the flowering spikes and providing a sturdy framework for growth. Complementing these stems are the leaves, which are typically arranged along the length of the plant, offering a dense, green texture that is essential for photosynthesis and the overall vitality of the medicinal herb.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Colquhounia coccinea var. mollis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include sesquiterpenoid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| sesquiterpenoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Colquhounia coccinea var. mollis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |