Coptis omeiensis
Coptis omeiensis, commonly known as Chinese goldthread, is a perennial herb native to high-altitude regions of China. Renowned in traditional medicine, it contains potent alkaloids like berberine. These compounds provide significant antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, making it a vital resource for treating gastrointestinal and metabolic ailments.
- Scientific name: Coptis omeiensis
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, it is further classified under the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation falls within the genus Coptis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Coptis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Coptis omeiensis, is known by several distinct common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese (zh), it is referred to as 峨眉黄连 and 凤尾连, with the specific simplified forms 峨眉黄连 (zh-hans) and 峨眉黄连 (zh-cn) also being used, while the traditional characters 峨眉黃連 are employed in Taiwan (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 峨眉黄连 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 峨眉黄连 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 峨眉黄连 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 峨眉黃連 | Wikidata |
| zh | 凤尾连 | Wikidata |
| zh | 野黄连 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄连 | Wikidata |
| zh | 岩黄连 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to specific regions within the country of China. Its geographical range is primarily concentrated in the South-Central portion of the nation. Additionally, the species can be found distributed throughout China Southeast. These specific areas provide the unique environmental conditions necessary for its growth. Consequently, its presence is limited to these distinct southern and central Chinese territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Coptis omeiensis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include berberine, columbamine, coptisine, jatrorrhizine, palmatine.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| berberine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| columbamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coptisine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jatrorrhizine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmatine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |