Epimedium diphyllum
Epimedium diphyllum, commonly known as Horny Goat Weed, is a perennial herb native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional Chinese medicine, it is primarily used to enhance vitality and support reproductive health. Its active compounds, including icariin, offer potential benefits for bone density and circulatory function.
- Scientific name: Epimedium diphyllum
- 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 further classified within the order Ranunculales and the family Berberidaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Epimedium.
| 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 diphyllum, is recognized by various names across different languages and cultures. In Japanese, it is commonly referred to as バイカイカリソウ (Baikaikarisou), while in Arabic, it is called أبيمديون ثنائي الورق.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | バイカイカリソウ | Wikidata |
| ar | أبيمديون ثنائي الورق | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is a medicinal species with a very specific and limited range. Its natural occurrence is concentrated within the region of Eastern Asia. Specifically, the geographical distribution of Epimedium diphyllum is found in Japan. This localized presence suggests that the species thrives under particular environmental conditions unique to that island nation. Consequently, researchers focusing on this plant typically direct their studies toward the Japanese landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Epimedium diphyllum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |