Lancea tibetica
Lancea tibetica, commonly known as Tibetan Lancea, is a vital medicinal shrub native to the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas. Widely utilized in traditional Tibetan medicine, this resilient plant possesses potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, offering therapeutic benefits for treating various ailments, including skin infections and respiratory issues.
- Scientific name: Lancea tibetica
- Family: Mazaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Lamiales and the family Mazaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Lancea, specifically as the species Lancea tibetica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Mazaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lancea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions in East and Central Asia. Within China, its habitat extends through the South-Central and North-Central provinces. It is also documented to grow in the high-altitude territories of Qinghai and Tibet. Furthermore, its geographical range reaches beyond Chinese borders into Mongolia. This distribution highlights the plant's ability to thrive in various environments throughout these specific areas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lancea tibetica has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-piperitol, acteoside, epipinoresinol, horsfieldin, isoacteoside.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-piperitol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acteoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epipinoresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| horsfieldin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoacteoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lantibeside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phillygenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phillyrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sylvatesmin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tibeticoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |