Inula hupehensis
Inula hupehensis, commonly known as the Chinese Inula, is a resilient perennial herb valued in traditional medicine. Native to East Asia, this plant is celebrated for its therapeutic properties, often utilized to treat respiratory ailments and inflammation. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential for modern pharmacological research and natural healing.
- Scientific name: Inula hupehensis
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, falling within the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Inula, specifically as the species Inula hupehensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Inula | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within a specific region of East Asia. Its geographical range is concentrated in the South-Central part of China. Within these territories, it thrives in the unique environmental conditions provided by the landscape. Local ecosystems in this area support its natural growth and distribution. Therefore, the presence of Inula hupehensis is most notable across the South-Central Chinese provinces.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Inula hupehensis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bigelovin, ergolide, germacrene A acid, inunolide.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bigelovin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ergolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrene A acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inunolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Inula hupehensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |