Erigeron multiradiatus
Erigeron multiradiatus, commonly known as the many-rayed fleabane, is a resilient perennial herb native to various mountainous regions. Characterized by its delicate, daisy-like white flowers and numerous ray florets, this plant holds significant interest in ethnobotany for its potential therapeutic properties and its role in supporting local ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Erigeron multiradiatus
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and falls under the genus Erigeron.
| 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 scientifically as Erigeron multiradiatus, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is identified by the names 多舌飞蓬, 红蓝地花, and their simplified counterparts 多舌飞蓬 (zh-hans) and 多舌飞蓬 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 多舌飞蓬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 多舌飞蓬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 多舌飞蓬 | Wikidata |
| zh | 红蓝地花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. In Western Asia, its presence has been documented within the borders of Afghanistan. It is also found in China, specifically throughout the South-Central regions and the high altitudes of Tibet. Within the Indian Subcontinent, the species inhabits the East Himalaya range. Finally, its range extends into the mountainous terrain of Nepal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Erigeron multiradiatus, is a species where the medicinal properties are typically attributed to the whole plant. Utilizing the entire organism—including the roots, stems, leaves, and flowering heads—allows for the extraction of a diverse range of bioactive compounds that may work synergistically. In various traditional applications, the whole plant is harvested to ensure that all constituent elements contribute to its therapeutic potential.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Erigeron multiradiatus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Erigeron multiradiatus has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include epidemics, hepatitis, meningitis, myocardial ischemia, plague.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| epidemics | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| meningitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myocardial ischemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| plague | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyneuritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |