Kitagawia praeruptora
Kitagawia praeruptora, commonly known as "the plant of the broken clouds," is a significant medicinal herb native to Southeast Asian rainforests. Valued in traditional medicine, it possesses potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Researchers are increasingly exploring its bioactive compounds for potential therapeutic applications in managing various modern inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Kitagawia praeruptora
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, falling within the family Apiaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Kitagawia, with the species name praeruptora.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Kitagawia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Kitaagevia praeruptora, exhibits a specific distribution pattern within the country of China. It can be found growing across the regions of China South-Central. Additionally, the species is present in the areas of China North-Central. Its natural habitat also extends into the regions of China Southeast. These diverse locations highlight the plant's presence across various central and eastern parts of the nation.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Activities
Kitagawia praeruptora has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidepressant, Antitumor, Expectorant, Neuroprotective, Osteogenic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Expectorant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Osteogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |