Eremurus altaicus
Eremurus altaicus, commonly known as Altaic eremurus, is a perennial medicinal herb native to the arid regions of Central Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, it contains bioactive compounds used to treat respiratory ailments and inflammatory conditions. This resilient plant offers significant pharmacological potential for developing modern therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Eremurus altaicus
- Family: Asphodelaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asparagales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asphodelaceae and is identified by the genus Eremurus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Asphodelaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eremurus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Eremurus altaicus, is known by several different common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is referred to as 阿尔泰独尾草 (zh), which is also specified as 阿尔泰独尾草 in mainland China (zh-cn) and written as 阿爾泰獨尾草 in Taiwan (zh-tw). Additionally, in the Kazakh language, it is commonly known as Алтай шырышы (kk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 阿尔泰独尾草 | Wikidata |
| kk | Алтай шырышы | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 阿尔泰独尾草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 阿爾泰獨尾草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the rugged landscapes of Northern and Central Asia. In the Siberian region, its presence is specifically noted within the Altai mountains. Moving into Central Asia, it can be found growing throughout the territory of Kazakhstan. The species also inhabits various parts of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Finally, its geographical range extends into the diverse terrains of Uzbekistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Eremurus altaicus, is utilized in traditional medicine through different components depending on the desired therapeutic effect. The root powder, derived from the plant's tuberous rhizomes, is often processed and used for its specific pharmacological properties. Additionally, the aerial parts, which include the stems, leaves, and flowering stalks, are harvested and employed in various preparations to harness the full medicinal potential of the species.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root powder | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Eremurus altaicus has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |