Eriocapitella rivularis
Eriocapitella rivularis, commonly known as the river daisy, is a unique medicinal herb found in specialized wetland habitats. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Researchers are increasingly exploring its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, highlighting its importance in traditional healing and modern pharmacological studies.
- Scientific name: Eriocapitella rivularis
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Eriocapitella, which includes the species Eriocapitella rivularis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eriocapitella | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Eriocapitella rivularis, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the river daisy, while in Spanish, it is known as margarita de río. In Portuguese, the plant is called margarida-do-rio, and in French, it is referred to as marguerite de rivière.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide and varied geographical distribution across several distinct regions of China. It can be found growing in the South-Central parts of the country, spanning diverse climates. Additionally, its range extends northward into the Inner Mongolia autonomous region. The species is also documented within the North-Central territories of China. Finally, its presence is recorded in the high-altitude landscapes of both Qinghai and Tibet.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Chemicals
Eriocapitella rivularis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Prosapogenin CP4, ursolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Prosapogenin CP4 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Eriocapitella rivularis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |