Huperzia carinata
Huperzia carinata, commonly known as the Huperzia plant, is a significant medicinal species belonging to the Lycopodiaceae family. Renowned for its potent bioactive alkaloids, particularly huperzine A, it is widely studied for its neuroprotective properties and its potential to enhance cognitive function and treat various neurological disorders.
- Scientific name: Huperzia carinata
- Family: Lycopodiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Lycopodiidae and the order Lycopodiales, specifically within the family Lycopodiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Huperzia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Lycopodiidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lycopodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lycopodiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Huperzia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Huperzia carinaata, is recognized by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Traditional Chinese (zh-tw), it is referred to as 覆葉石松, which is identical to its naming in Simplified Chinese (zh) and its designation in Chinese Han traditional script (zh-hant).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-tw | 覆葉石松 | Wikidata |
| zh | 覆葉石松 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 覆葉石松 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions within East Asia. In China, its presence is documented across the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Its range also extends to the Nansei-shoto islands located in Eastern Asia. Additionally, the species can be found growing in Taiwan. Together, these locations define the specific geographical footprint of Huperzia carinaata.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |