Epimedium acuminatum
Epimedium acuminatum, commonly known as the pointed epimedium, is a resilient perennial prized in traditional herbal medicine. Characterized by its unique lanceolate leaves and delicate flowering spikes, this plant is celebrated for its bioactive compounds, which are often utilized to support vitality, hormonal balance, and overall reproductive health.
- Scientific name: Epimedium acuminatum
- Family: Berberidaceae
- 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 Berberidaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Epimedium and the specific species acuminatum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Berberidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Epimedium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Epimedium acuminatum, is recognized by various names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is commonly referred to as 粗毛淫羊藿 and 大花柳叶菜, while in Arabic, its name is written as أبيمديون مستدق.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 粗毛淫羊藿 | Wikidata |
| ar | أبيمديون مستدق | Wikidata |
| zh | 大花柳叶菜 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is indigenous to specific regions within the vast landscape of China. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated in the South-Central parts of the country. Additionally, the species can be found growing throughout the Southeast regions of China. These two distinct areas represent the known geographical range for this medicinal species. Consequently, its distribution is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions of these Chinese territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Epimedium acuminatum, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties derived from its various vegetative and reproductive structures. The therapeutic efficacy is often concentrated in the aerial parts, which encompass the leaves, stems, and overall above-ground growth of the herb. Additionally, the flowers play a role in the plant's biological cycle and may be included in specific botanical studies or preparations involving the complete flowering structure of the species.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Epimedium acuminatum has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include epimedoside A, icariin, acuminatin, acuminatoside, diphylloside B.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| epimedoside A | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| icariin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acuminatin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acuminatoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diphylloside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epimedin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ikarisoside C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |