Colquhounia vestita
Colquhounia vestita, commonly known as the clothed colquhounia, is a distinctive perennial herb native to the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas. Characterized by its soft, velvety foliage, this plant is valued in traditional ethnobotanical practices for its potential medicinal properties and its resilience in rugged, mountainous ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Colquhounia vestita
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its specific 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 vestita, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 白毛火把花 or 白毛炮仗花, with the specific designation 白毛火把花 being used for the zh, zh-cn, and zh-tw language codes.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 白毛火把花 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 白毛火把花 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 白毛火把花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白毛炮仗花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of Asia. It is native to the South-Central regions of China. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its range extends through India and the state of Assam. Furthermore, it can be found inhabiting the mountainous terrain of the East Himalaya. Finally, the species is also recorded growing in the country of Nepal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Colquhounia vestita, features distinct morphological characteristics in its structural components. The stem is typically upright and can vary in texture, providing the necessary support for the plant's growth habit. Complementing the stem are the leaves, which are arranged along the length of the plant and serve as the primary site for photosynthesis and the concentration of various medicinal compounds.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Colquhounia vestita has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include polyalthic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| polyalthic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |