Crepis rigescens
Crepis rigescens, commonly known as the stiff hawk's-beard, is a distinctive herbaceous perennial native to specific montane regions. Characterized by its upright, sturdy stems and bright yellow composite flowers, this plant plays a vital role in its ecosystem, providing essential nectar for various pollinators within its unique habitat.
- Scientific name: Crepis rigescens
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it resides in the family Asteraceae and is identified by the genus Crepis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Crepis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Crepis rigescens, is recognized by different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 还阳参 and 奶浆柴胡.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 还阳参 | Wikidata |
| zh | 奶浆柴胡 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within certain regions of Asia. In China, its presence is primarily documented in the South-Central part of the country. Additionally, the species extends its distribution into the Indo-China region. Specifically, it can be found growing within the borders of Myanmar. These locations represent the known habitats where this medicinal species occurs naturally.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Crepis rigescens has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, flavonoids, friedelin, stigmasterol.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| friedelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Crepis rigescens has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cardiovascular disease.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cardiovascular disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |