Eupatorium capillifolium
Eupatorium capillifolium, commonly known as Thoroughwort, is a versatile perennial herb cherished in traditional medicine. Renowned for its feathery foliage and delicate pink blooms, this plant possesses significant therapeutic properties, often utilized to support respiratory health, reduce inflammation, and promote overall wellness through its unique bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Eupatorium capillifolium
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Eupatorium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eupatorium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Eupatorium capillifolium, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In Arabic, it is referred to as بابونج منتن, while in Chinese, it is commonly called 假蒿 (which is used across the zh, zh-cn, and zh-tw language codes).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | بابونج منتن | Wikidata |
| zh | 假蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 假蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 假蒿 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several key regions of the Indian Subcontinent. It is widely documented to grow throughout the diverse landscapes of India. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the mountainous terrains of Nepal and the East Himalaya. The species is also specifically found within the lush environments of Assam. Finally, its range encompasses the rugged elevations of the West Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
Chemicals
Eupatorium capillifolium has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eupatorium capillifolium has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antimalarial.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |