Lycium dasystemum
Lycium dasystemum, commonly known as a species of wolfberry, is a medicinal shrub valued in traditional herbal practices. Native to specific arid regions, this plant contains bioactive compounds believed to support vitality and immune function. Its unique botanical properties make it a subject of interest for pharmacological research and wellness.
- Scientific name: Lycium dasystemum
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Solanales and the family Solanaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Lycium, as part of the species Lycium dasystemum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Solanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lycium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lycium dasystemum, is recognized by several regional common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 新疆枸杞 (zh), and specifically in mainland China as 新疆枸杞 (zh-cn), while in Taiwan, it is also known as 新疆枸杞 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 新疆枸杞 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 新疆枸杞 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 新疆枸杞 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Lycium dasystemum, is found across several distinct regions within Central Asia. Its natural habitat includes the vast territories of Kazakhstan and Kirgizstan. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout the landscapes of Turkmenistan and Tadzhikistan. It can also be located within the borders of Uzbekistan. Collectively, these five countries represent the primary geographical range for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lycium dasystemum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include phenols.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |