Eomecon chionantha
Eomecon chionantha, commonly known as the Chinese lantern plant, is a striking medicinal herb valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its vibrant, bell-shaped flowers, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Research suggests its bioactive compounds possess anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, making it a subject of growing pharmacological interest.
- Scientific name: Eomecon chionantha
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Ranunculales and the family Papaveraceae. Ultimately, its scientific identity is defined by the genus Eomecon, specifically the species Eomecon chionantha.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Papaveraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eomecon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Eomecon chionantha, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 血水草 (zh), 广扁线 (zh), and 片莲 (zh). Specifically, in mainland China, it is commonly called 血水草 (zh-cn), while in Taiwan, it is known as 血水草 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 血水草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 血水草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 血水草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 广扁线 | Wikidata |
| zh | 片莲 | Wikidata |
| zh | 水黄莲 | Wikidata |
| zh | 见血参 | Wikidata |
| zh | 雪花罂粟 | Wikidata |
| zh | 斗蓬草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鸡爪莲 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to specific regions within China. Its geographical range is primarily concentrated in the South-Central part of the country. Additionally, it can be found growing throughout the Southeast region of China. These two distinct areas define its natural habitat and distribution pattern. Therefore, its presence is limited to these specific Chinese provinces.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Eomecon chionantha, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties through the use of its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the leaves, stems, and flowers, contain the bioactive compounds necessary for therapeutic applications. By harvesting these aerial parts, practitioners can access the specific phytochemicals integrated into the plant's visible growth above the soil surface.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Eomecon chionantha has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include protopine, alpha-allocryptopine, chelerythrine, sanguinarine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| protopine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-allocryptopine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chelerythrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sanguinarine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Eomecon chionantha has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eomecon chionantha has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, cancer.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |