Epimedium pubigerum
Epimedium pubescens, commonly known as Horny Goat Weed, is a perennial herb prized in traditional Chinese medicine. Renowned for its bioactive compound, icariin, it is frequently utilized to support reproductive health, enhance vitality, and improve bone density. This versatile plant remains a cornerstone of herbal supplementation worldwide.
- Scientific name: Epimedium pubigerum
- Family: Berberidaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Epimedium pubigerum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the Berberidaceae family within 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 pubigerum, is recognized by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Russian, it is referred to as Горянка опушённая, Эпимедиум опушенный, or Эпимедиум опушённый. In Polish, the species is called Epimedium omszone, while in Bulgarian, it is simply known as епимедиум.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Горянка опушённая | Wikidata |
| pl | Epimedium omszone | Wikidata |
| bg | епимедиум | Wikidata |
| ru | Эпимедиум опушенный | Wikidata |
| ru | Эпимедиум опушённый | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range spanning several key regions across Eurasia. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is documented within the borders of Bulgaria. It is also found in the European portion of Türkiye, which is part of the Southeastern European landscape. Moving eastward, the species inhabits the Transcaucasus region within the Caucasus. Finally, its distribution extends into Western Asia through the Anatolian part of Türkiye.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Epimedium pubigerum, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the leaves, stems, and sometimes the flowering components, contain the concentrated bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic effects. When harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners focus on the foliage, as it is the primary site for the accumulation of flavonoids and other medicinal constituents used to treat various ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Epimedium pubigerum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Epimedium pubigerum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |