Ligusticopsis miyiensis
Ligusticopsis miyiensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Ligusticopsis miyiensis, scientifically known as Ligusticopsis miyiensis, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, this species contains bioactive compounds believed to offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, making it a subject of significant interest in botanical pharmacology and ethnobotany.
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ligusticum Glaucescens
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ligusticopsis miyiensisSynonyms
- Ligusticum glaucescens
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Ligusticopsis, specifically as the species Ligusticopsis miyiensis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Ligusticopsis |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is specifically native to a very restricted area within Asia. Its documented presence is limited to the South-Central region of China. This particular geographical range suggests that the species thrives in the unique climatic conditions of that territory. Because its distribution is so localized, it is considered a regional specialty of the Chinese landscape. Consequently, the environmental requirements of this plant are closely tied to the specific topography of South-Central China.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Ligusticopsis miyiensis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ligustilide, Pleuchiol, ferulic acid, levistolide A.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ligustilide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pleuchiol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| levistolide A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ligustilide
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Pleuchiol
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
ferulic acid
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
levistolide A
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials