Cremanthodium discoideum
Cremanthodium discoideum, commonly known as a medicinal shrub in traditional practices, is a plant species valued for its diverse therapeutic potential. Found primarily in specific tropical regions, it contains bioactive compounds utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant interest for modern pharmacological research and drug development.
- Scientific name: Cremanthodium discoideum
- Family: Asteraceae
- 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 Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae, specifically falling under the genus Cremanthodium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cremanthodium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cremanthodium discoideum, is recognized by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 盘花垂头菊, a name that is also used specifically in the Simplified Chinese (zh-hans) and mainland China (zh-cn) standards. Additionally, it is identified by the name 狭叶垂头菊 in certain Chinese linguistic contexts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 盘花垂头菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 盘花垂头菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 盘花垂头菊 | Wikidata |
| zh | 狭叶垂头菊 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several key regions of Asia. In China, it is widely distributed throughout the South-Central and North-Central territories. Its presence is also documented in the high-altitude landscapes of Qinghai and Tibet. Furthermore, the species extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the East Himalaya region. Together, these locations highlight the plant's preference for diverse mountainous and central Asian habitats.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cremanthodium discoideum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1a.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1a | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |