Cremanthodium ellisii
Cremanthodium ellisii, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in traditional practices, holds immense pharmacological potential. Native to specific tropical regions, this species is valued for its diverse bioactive compounds. Ongoing research explores its therapeutic applications, particularly for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, marking it as a botanical treasure.
- Scientific name: Cremanthodium ellisii
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It further falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, placing it in the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is categorized 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 ellisii, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic convention and regional usage. In Chinese, it is commonly known as 车前状垂头菊 (zh), 车前状头菊 (zh), or more specifically as 车前状垂头菊 (zh-cn, zh-hans), and it is also identified as 车前狀垂頭菊 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 车前状垂头菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 车前状垂头菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 车前狀垂頭菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 车前状垂头菊 | Wikidata |
| zh | 车前状头菊 | Wikidata |
| zh | 俄尕 | Wikidata |
| zh | 狭叶垂头菊 | Wikidata |
| zh | 垂头菊 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central areas to the North-Central territories. Its range also extends into the high-altitude regions of Qinghai and Tibet. Beyond China, the species is documented within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in the East Himalaya. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's presence across diverse mountain and central landscapes.
| 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 |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cremanthodium ellisii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include sesquiterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| sesquiterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |