Eriophyton wallichii
Eriophyton wallichii, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in traditional practices, possesses remarkable therapeutic potential. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant is frequently utilized to address various ailments. Exploring its bioactive compounds offers promising insights into natural pharmacology and the development of innovative holistic treatments.
- Scientific name: Eriophyton wallichii
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Eriophyton. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined as Eriophyton wallichii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eriophyton | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Eriophyton wallichii, is known by several distinct common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 绵参 (zh), 绵参 (zh-cn), and 綿蔘 (zh-tw). Additionally, it is recognized by the names 光杆琼 (zh) and 榜参布柔 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 绵参 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 绵参 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 綿蔘 | Wikidata |
| zh | 光杆琼 | Wikidata |
| zh | 榜参布柔 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 绵毛参 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central areas as well as in the provinces of Qinghai and Tibet. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found throughout the East Himalaya region. Additionally, the species is documented to grow within the borders of Nepal. These diverse locations highlight its ability to thrive in various high-altitude environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Eriophyton wallichii has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-deoxyantirrhinoside, 8-epiloganic acid, beta-sitosterol, cimigoside, marrubiin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5-deoxyantirrhinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 8-epiloganic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cimigoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| marrubiin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |