Dracocephalum forrestii
Dracocephalum forrestii, commonly known as Forrest's dragonhead, is a resilient perennial herb native to the high-altitude regions of China. Belonging to the Lamiaceae family, this aromatic plant features striking floral structures. It is valued in traditional practices for its unique phytochemical properties and potential therapeutic medicinal applications.
- Scientific name: Dracocephalum forrestii
- Family: Lamiaceae
- 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 follows the order Lamiales and is a member of the Lamiaceae family. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Dracocephalum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dracocephalum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Dracocephalum forrestii, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to by several names, including 松叶青兰 (Sōngyè Qīnglán), which is specifically used as 松叶青兰 in mainland China (zh-cn) and 松葉青蘭 in Taiwan (zh-tw). It is also known as 傅氏青兰 (Fù shì Qīnglán) and carries the descriptive name 白花甜蜜蜜 (Báihuā Tiánmìmì).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 松叶青兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 松叶青兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 松葉青蘭 | Wikidata |
| zh | 傅氏青兰 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白花甜蜜蜜 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to a specific region within East Asia. Its geographical distribution is primarily concentrated in China. More specifically, it can be found throughout the South-Central parts of the country. This localized presence defines its natural habitat within the regional ecosystem. Consequently, the species is characteristic of the unique environments found in South-Central China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Dracocephalum forrestii, is typically utilized in its entirety for medicinal purposes, as the whole plants are often harvested to ensure a complete profile of its bioactive compounds. The therapeutic efficacy is concentrated within the aerial portions, specifically the shoots, which comprise the stems and leaves that form the primary structure of the herb.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| shoots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole plants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dracocephalum forrestii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include polyphenols, rosmarinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dracocephalum forrestii has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |