Eriocaulon buergerianum
Eriocauloon buergerianum, commonly known as a medicinal herb in certain traditional practices, is a delicate plant often found in wetland habitats. Renowned for its unique botanical characteristics, it holds significant interest in ethnobotany. Researchers continue to explore its potential bioactive compounds and therapeutic applications for various health benefits.
- Scientific name: Eriocaulon buergerianum
- Family: Eriocaulaceae
- 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 Poales and the family Eriocaulaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Eriocauloon, and species name, Eriocauloon buergerianum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Eriocaulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eriocaulon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Eriocauloon buergerianum, is known by several different common names across various Chinese linguistic contexts. In simplified Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 谷精草 or 连萼谷精草, while in traditional Chinese usage, it is identified as 連萼穀精草. Additionally, it is sometimes commonly called 珍珠草.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 谷精草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 連萼穀精草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 谷精草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 珍珠草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 连萼谷精草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 波氏谷精草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 連萼穀精草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 谷精草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in East Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in both the South-Central and Southeast territories. Moving eastward, the species is naturally established in the country of Japan. It can also be found growing across the Korean Peninsula. Additionally, its range extends to the Nansei-shoto islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Eriocauloon buergerianum, is characterized by its distinct reproductive structure known as the capitulum. This compact, head-like inflorescence is composed of numerous tiny, individual flowers tightly clustered together on a slender stalk, creating a striking white or pale appearance. While the plant also features submerged or floating leaves depending on its aquatic environment, it is the specialized arrangement of the capitulum that serves as its most defining morphological feature for identification.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| capitulum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Eriocaulon buergerianum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin, hispidulin, jaceosidin, toralactone.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hispidulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaceosidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| toralactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |