Conioselinum anthriscoides
Conioselinum anthriscoides, commonly known as the False Hemlock, is a perennial herb belonging to the Apiaceae family. Native to mountainous regions, this plant is characterized by its delicate white umbels. While historically studied for its complex chemical profile, it requires careful identification due to its resemblance to toxic species.
- Scientific name: Conioselinum anthriscoides
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Apiaceae, falling under the specific genus Conioselinum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Conioselinum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Conioselinum anthriscoides, is known by several common names across different linguistic contexts, primarily within East Asian traditional medicine. In Chinese, it is referred to as 藁本 (zh, zh-hans, zh-cn, zh-tw), a name used consistently across various regional dialects and writing systems. In Japan, the plant is commonly known as コウホン (ja).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 藁本 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 藁本 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 藁本 | Wikidata |
| ja | コウホン | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 藁本 | Wikidata |
| ja | 藁本 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the North-Central provinces to the Southeast territories. Its range further extends into the China South-Central region and reaches up into Inner Mongolia. Additionally, the species is documented to grow within the Indo-China region, specifically in Vietnam. Collectively, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Conioselinum anthriscoides, possesses distinct morphological structures that are central to its identification and medicinal study. The underground portion includes the rhizoma, which serves as a vital storage organ for the plant. Above the ground, the plant develops expansive, complexly divided leaves that are characteristic of its botanical profile. Collectively, the aerial part of the plant comprises these leafy structures and the stems, forming the visible growth that extends into the atmosphere.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Conioselinum anthriscoides has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antioxidant, Hydrating.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hydrating | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |