Erigeron breviscapus
Erigeron brevicauspus, commonly known as short-cap erigeron, is a delicate perennial herb native to specific montane regions. Characterized by its small, composite flower heads and fine foliage, this plant plays a vital role in its ecosystem, offering unique botanical interest and potential medicinal properties within its natural alpine habitat.
- Scientific name: Erigeron breviscapus
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Following the order Asterales, it is a member of the Asteraceae family. Finally, it is identified under the genus Erigeron as the species Erigeron breviscapus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Erigeron | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by several different names depending on the language and region, is referred to as 短葶飞蓬 (zh), 短葶飞蓬 (zh-hans), and 短葶飞蓬 (zh-cn) in various Chinese dialects and writing systems. In Cantonese, it is commonly called 燈盞花 (yue), while in other linguistic contexts, it is identified by the name گل جان (fa).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 短葶飞蓬 | Wikidata |
| yue | 燈盞花 | Wikidata |
| fa | گل جان | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 短葶飞蓬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 短葶飞蓬 | Wikidata |
| zh | 灯盏细辛 | Wikidata |
| zh | 短莛飞蓬 | Wikidata |
| zh | 灯盏草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 灯盏花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across various regions of China. It is notably found throughout the South-Central part of the country. Additionally, its presence extends into the Southeast regions of China. The species also inhabits the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Together, these locations define the primary geographical range of Erigeron breviscapus.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Erigeron breviscapus, is a medicinal species where the whole plant is often studied for its diverse therapeutic properties. The morphology of the plant begins with its basal rosette leaves, which form a dense cluster near the ground, transitioning into elongated leaves that extend along the stem. As a collection of various herbs within its ecosystem, the plant's chemical potency is frequently harnessed through the isolation of flavonoid extract, which serves as a primary focus for its pharmacological benefits.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosette leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| herbs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Erigeron breviscapus extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Erigeron breviscapus has 30 reported phytochemicals identified across 58 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include scutellarin, flavonoids, breviscapine, 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid, Scutellarin.
- Total chemicals
- 30
- Scientific sources
- 58
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| scutellarin | 17 | ★★★★★ |
| flavonoids | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| breviscapine | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Scutellarin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,3-di-O-caffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-naphthaleneacetic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,4-di-O-caffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,4-dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Erigeron breviscapus has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory, Antioxidant, Hypocholesterolemic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypocholesterolemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Erigeron breviscapus has 27 reported medicinal uses identified across 31 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cerebral ischemia, cerebrovascular disease, glaucoma, heart disease, Alzheimer's Disease.
- Total uses
- 27
- Scientific sources
- 31
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cerebral ischemia | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cerebrovascular disease | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glaucoma | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heart disease | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's Disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| angina pectoris | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| atherosclerosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood circulation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cerebral embolism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |