argeli
Edgeworthia gardneri · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (25 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Argeli, scientifically known as Edgeworthia gardneri, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to specific regional landscapes. Renowned for its unique therapeutic properties, this species offers significant potential in traditional healing practices. Understanding its botanical characteristics and bioactive compounds is essential for exploring its valuable contributions to modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Thymelaeaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Flower
- Common names
- Indian Papertree · Nepalese Paperbush
- Scientific synonyms
- Daphne Gardneri
Names
Common Names
- Indian papertree
- Nepalese paperbush
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Edgeworthia gardneriSynonyms
- Daphne gardneri
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malvales, it is classified under the family Thymelaeaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Edgeworthia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Thymelaeaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Edgeworthia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found specifically throughout the South-Central areas and within the Tibet region. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it inhabits the East Himalaya and Nepal. Additionally, the species is recorded in the Indo-China region, specifically within Myanmar. These diverse locations highlight the wide environmental range occupied by the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Georgia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Edgeworthia gardneri, features specialized reproductive structures that are central to its botanical identity. The flowers are typically arranged in a dense, terminal inflorescence, forming a striking cluster at the top of the plant. These flowers serve as a vital part of the plant's life cycle, facilitating pollination and the eventual production of seeds within its unique alpine habitat.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| flower | Fitoterapia (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Edgeworthia gardneri has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Tiliroside, Coumarins, Compound 1, Compound 3, Compound-4.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Tiliroside | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Coumarins | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 1 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 3 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound-4 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Daphnoretin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kaempferol 3-O-glucoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RUTIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chrysin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Tiliroside
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
- Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)
- Journal of separation science
Coumarins
- Fitoterapia
- Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)
Compound 1
- Fitoterapia
Compound 3
- Fitoterapia
Compound-4
- Fitoterapia
Daphnoretin
- Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)
Flavonoids
- Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)
Kaempferol 3-O-glucoside
- Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)
RUTIN
- Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)
chrysin
- Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)
Activities
Edgeworthia gardneri has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hypoglycemic, Hypolipidemic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemic | Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Edgeworthia gardneri has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include metabolic diseases, adipogenesis, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, hypertension.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| metabolic diseases | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| adipogenesis | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperlipidemia | Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| beverages | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| plant's extracts solution | Journal of separation science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |