Ligulariopsis shichuana
Ligulariopsis shichuana, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in regional ethnobotany, holds immense potential for pharmacological research. Native to specific ecological niches, it is traditionally utilized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Understanding its chemical constituents and biological activities is essential for discovering new treatments in modern medicine.
- Scientific name: Ligulariopsis shichuana
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae, falling under the specific genus Ligulariopsis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ligulariopsis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ligulariopsis shichuana, is recognized by the common name 假橐吾 in Chinese (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 假橐吾 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Ligulariopsis shichuana, possesses a very specific and localized range within Asia. Its presence is documented exclusively within the borders of China. More specifically, the species is found inhabiting the North-Central regions of the country. This limited geographical distribution suggests that the plant may require particular environmental conditions found in that area. Consequently, conservation efforts may need to focus on these specific Chinese provinces to protect the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ligulariopsis shichuana, is primarily utilized in its entirety for medicinal purposes, as the whole plant is harvested to capture its full spectrum of bioactive compounds. By using the whole plant, practitioners ensure that the therapeutic properties distributed across the leaves, stems, and roots are integrated into the preparation. This comprehensive approach to harvesting is essential for maintaining the traditional efficacy of the species in various medicinal applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ligulariopsis shichuana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include sesquiterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| sesquiterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |