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Geranium wallichianum

Wallich geranium

Geranium wallichianum, commonly known as Wallich's Geranium, is a resilient perennial herb native to the Himalayan regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses significant therapeutic properties, particularly for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. This plant serves as a vital botanical resource for treating various ailments in herbal pharmacology.

  • Scientific name: Geranium wallichianum
  • Family: Geraniaceae
  • Native range: Asia-Temperate

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Geranium wallichianum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Geraniales and the family Geraniaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Geranium.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Geraniales WCVP
Family Geraniaceae WCVP
Genus Geranium WCVP

Common Names

This plant, scientifically known as Geranium wallichianum, is recognized by various names across different linguistic contexts. In English, it is commonly referred to as Wallich Geranium, while in Chinese, it is identified by several designations including 宽托叶老鹳草, 宽托叶老鹳草 (Simplified), 宽托叶老鹳草 (China), and 无腺老鹳草.
Language Common Name Source
zh 宽托叶老鹳草 Wikidata
zh-hans 宽托叶老鹳草 Wikidata
zh-cn 宽托叶老鹳草 Wikidata
en Wallich Geranium Wikidata
zh 无腺老鹳草 Wikidata
de Storchschnabel Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range extending across several prominent Asian regions. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it is commonly found inhabiting the East Himalaya, Nepal, and Pakistan. Its distribution also reaches into Western Asia, specifically within the borders of Afghanistan. Furthermore, the species can be located in the high-altitude regions of China, specifically in Tibet. Together, these locations highlight the wide montane habitat preferred by Geranium wallichianum.

Region Area Source
Western Asia Afghanistan 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, Geranium wallichianum, is characterized by its distinctively shaped leaves, which serve as a primary focus for its botanical identification. The leaf structure is typically deeply lobed or palmate, often featuring serrated margins that give it a delicate yet intricate appearance. In the context of its medicinal properties, the leaf is the most significant part used, as it contains the bioactive compounds essential for traditional healing practices.
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Chemicals

Geranium wallichianum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include germacrene-A, kaempferol.

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Activities

Geranium wallichianum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.

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Medicinal Uses

Geranium wallichianum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include toothache.

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