Epimedium leptorrhizum
Epimedium leptorrhizum, commonly known as Horny Goat Weed, is a perennial herb valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its bioactive flavonoids, particularly icariin, it is primarily used to support reproductive health, enhance vitality, and improve circulation. This resilient plant offers significant therapeutic potential for holistic wellness and vitality.
- Scientific name: Epimedium leptorrhizum
- 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. Within the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Berberidaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in 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, Epimedium leptorrhizum, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context and regional classification. In Chinese, it is referred to by the name 黔岭淫羊藿 (zh, zh-cn, zh-tw) and is also identified as 近裂淫羊藿 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 黔岭淫羊藿 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 黔岭淫羊藿 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 黔岭淫羊藿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 近裂淫羊藿 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within specific regions of China. Its natural habitat includes the South-Central area of the country. Additionally, the species can be located throughout the Southeast part of China. This distribution highlights a localized presence within these particular provinces. Consequently, the geographical range of Epimedium leptorrhizum is concentrated in these two major Chinese zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Epimedium leptorrhizum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid, icariin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| icariin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |