Dolomiaea souliei var. cinerea
Dolomiaea souliei var. cinerea, commonly known as the Grey-leaved Dolomiaea, is a rare medicinal plant native to specialized forest ecosystems. Renowned for its distinct silvery foliage, this botanical treasure is valued in traditional practices for its unique phytochemical properties, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and herbal therapies.
- Scientific name: Dolomiaea souliei var. cinerea
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Dolomiaea, specifically the variety cinerea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dolomiaea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Dolomiaea souliei var. cinerea, is recognized by several common names across different linguistic contexts. In Chinese, it is referred to as 川木香 (zh) or 灰毛川木香 (zh), with the specific designation 灰毛川木香 used in both mainland China (zh-cn) and Taiwan (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 灰毛川木香 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 灰毛川木香 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 灰毛川木香 | Wikidata |
| zh | 川木香 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to specific regions within the vast landscape of China. Its geographical presence is primarily concentrated in the South-Central parts of the country. Additionally, the species can be found growing within the high-altitude terrain of Tibet. These distinct locations define the natural habitat where the plant thrives. Consequently, its distribution is limited to these particular eastern and southwestern territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Dolomiaea souliei var. cinerea, possesses a specialized underground structure known as a rhizome. This fleshy, horizontal stem grows beneath the soil surface, serving as a vital organ for nutrient storage and vegetative reproduction. In many medicinal species within this genus, the rhizome is the most significant part utilized for therapeutic purposes, as it concentrates the bioactive compounds necessary for its healing properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dolomiaea souliei var. cinerea has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |