Conioselinum smithii
Conioselinum smithii, commonly known as Smith's Conioselinum, is a rare medicinal herb indigenous to specific high-altitude regions. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant is studied for its potential therapeutic properties. Understanding its botanical characteristics and traditional uses is essential for advancing natural pharmacology and biodiversity conservation.
- Scientific name: Conioselinum smithii
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its 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, scientifically known as Conioselinum smithii, is recognized by several regional names in Chinese. In the standard Chinese language (zh), it is referred to as 辽藁本, a designation that is consistently used across the simplified script (zh-hans) and mainland China (zh-cn). Additionally, in traditional Chinese usage as seen in Taiwan (zh-tw), the name is written in its traditional character form as 遼藁本.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 辽藁本 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 辽藁本 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 辽藁本 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 遼藁本 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is geographically distributed across several specific regions in East Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is noted within the Primorye territory. Its range extends significantly into China, where it can be found in Inner Mongolia. Additionally, the species inhabits the Manchuria region of China. Finally, its distribution includes the China North-Central area.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Conioselinum smithii, possesses various components that contribute to its medicinal profile. The therapeutic potential is often found within the root and the rhizoma, which store vital nutrients and bioactive compounds. Above the ground, the leaves and the entire aerial part of the plant are frequently utilized in traditional preparations. Furthermore, the plant is a rich source of essential oil, which contains the concentrated aromatic and chemical properties necessary for its pharmacological effects.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 7
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizoma | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Conioselinum smithii has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antifungal, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |