Crepidiastrum denticulatum
Crepidiascrum denticulatum, commonly known as the "denticulated creepers," is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional herbal medicine. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues. This resilient species offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Crepidiastrum denticulatum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Crepidiastrum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Crepidiastrum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Crepidiascrum denticulatum, is referred to by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is known by the names 黄瓜假还阳参, 黄瓜假还阳参, 黄瓜假还阳参, and 黄瓜菜.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 黄瓜假还阳参 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 黄瓜假还阳参 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 黄瓜假还阳参 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄瓜菜 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in East Asia. In the Russian Far East, it can be found growing within the Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye territories. Its range extends significantly into China, where it is established in the South-Central regions. Additionally, the species is recorded as being present in Inner Mongolia. These various locations highlight the broad environmental adaptability of Crepidastrum denticulatum.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Crepidiastrum denticulatum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include H2O2, sesquiterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| H2O2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |