Incarvillea arguta
Incarvillea arguta · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Incarvillea arguta, scientifically known as Incarvillea arguta, is a significant medicinal shrub native to the high-altitude regions of the Andes. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering valuable insights for contemporary research into natural bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Incarvillea argutaDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Asia. Within China, its range extends from the South-Central provinces to the North-Central areas. It is also specifically documented as growing in the high-altitude regions of Qinghai and Tibet. Beyond the Chinese borders, the species can be found within the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, its presence is noted in the mountainous terrain of Nepal.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China North-Central |
| China | Qinghai |
| China | Tibet |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Incarvillea arguta has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Lipids
Preparations
Incarvillea arguta has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous ethanolic extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aqueous ethanolic extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Aqueous ethanolic extract
- Lipids