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Hymenidium hookeri

Hymeniidium hookeri, commonly known as hooker's seaweed, is a versatile red macroalga valued for its medicinal properties. Rich in bioactive compounds like polysaccharides and antioxidants, it exhibits significant anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing potential. This marine resource offers promising therapeutic applications in modern pharmacology and functional food development.

  • Scientific name: Hymenidium hookeri
  • Family: Apiaceae
  • 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 Apiales and family Apiaceae, it is classified under the genus Hymeniidion.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Apiales WCVP
Family Apiaceae WCVP
Genus Hymenidium WCVP

Common Names

This plant, known scientifically as Hymeniidium hookeri, is referred to by several common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is identified as 喜马拉雅滇藁本 (zh), 喜马拉雅滇藁本 (zh-hans), or 喜马拉雅滇藁本 (zh-cn).
Language Common Name Source
zh 喜马拉雅滇藁本 Wikidata
zh-hans 喜马拉雅滇藁本 Wikidata
zh-cn 喜马拉雅滇藁本 Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Asia. In Western Asia, its presence is recorded within the borders of Afghanistan. Moving towards the east, it can be found in China, specifically in the South-Central and Tibet regions. The species is also well-documented within the Indian Subcontinent, particularly in the East Himalaya. Additionally, its habitat extends to the mountainous terrains of Nepal.

Region Area Source
Western Asia Afghanistan WCVP
China China South-Central WCVP
China Tibet WCVP
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Nepal WCVP
Indian Subcontinent West Himalaya WCVP