Coptis quinquesecta
Coptis quinquesecta, commonly known as a traditional medicinal herb, is a significant species within the Berberidaceae family. Renowned for its rich alkaloid content, particularly berberine, it is extensively utilized in ethnomedicine to treat inflammatory conditions, digestive ailments, and infections, offering profound pharmacological potential for modern therapeutic research.
- Scientific name: Coptis quinquesecta
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the family Ranunculaceae, falling under 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, known scientifically as Coptis quinquesecta, is recognized by several different common names depending on the region and language. In Vietnamese, it is referred to as Hoàng liên chân gà, while in Chinese, it is commonly known as 五裂黄连 or simply 黄连.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Hoàng liên chân gà | Wikidata |
| zh | 五裂黄连 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄连 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within East and Southeast Asia. In the region of China, it is primarily found throughout the South-Central provinces. Its distribution also extends into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, the species can be located within the borders of Vietnam. These locations represent the known natural habitats for this medicinal variety.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Coptis quinquesecta has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include berberine, palmatine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| berberine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmatine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |