Epimedium wushanense
Epimedium wushanense, commonly known as a rare medicinal herb, is a significant plant species valued in traditional pharmacology. Native to specific mountainous regions, it is prized for its unique bioactive compounds. Researchers study this plant to explore its potential therapeutic properties, particularly in developing natural treatments for various ailments.
- Scientific name: Epimedium wushanense
- Family: Berberidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Epimedium wushanense, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the family Berberidaceae and 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 wushanense, is known by several different common names depending on the specific regional variety or nomenclature used. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 巫山淫羊藿 (Wūshān yínyánghuò) or simply 淫羊藿 (yínyánghuò), and it is also identified as 巫山淫羊蕾 (Wūshān yínyánglěi).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 巫山淫羊藿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 淫羊藿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 巫山淫羊蕾• | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to a specific region within the country of China. Its primary geographical distribution is concentrated in the South-Central part of the nation. Within these territories, it thrives in the unique environmental conditions provided by the local climate. This localized presence makes it a characteristic element of the South-Central Chinese landscape. Consequently, researchers focusing on this species primarily conduct their fieldwork within these specific provinces.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Epimedium wushanense, contains various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The medicinal value is primarily derived from the roots, which are often processed for specific pharmacological effects, as well as the aerial parts of the plant. Among these above-ground structures, the Folium, or the leaves, serves as a significant part used in traditional preparations to harness the plant's bioactive compounds.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Folium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Epimedium wushanense has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 19 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include icariin, 6-BA, Cu, GA3, IBA.
- Total chemicals
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 19
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| icariin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 6-BA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cu | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GA3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IBA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| NAA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| desmethylanhydroicaritin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diphylloside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epimedkoreside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |