Lycium truncatum
Lycium truncatum, commonly known as the Tibetan wolfberry, is a resilient shrub native to the high-altitude regions of the Tibetan Plateau. Renowned for its antioxidant properties, this medicinal plant features nutrient-dense berries rich in polysaccharides, offering significant therapeutic potential for enhancing immunity and combating oxidative stress in traditional medicine.
- Scientific name: Lycium truncatum
- Family: Solanaceae
- 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 falls under the order Solanales and the family Solanaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Lycium, specifically as the species Lycium truncatum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Solanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lycium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several distinct regions in East and Central Asia. Within China, it is commonly found in the northern territories of Inner Mongolia. Its presence is also noted throughout the China North-Central region. Furthermore, the species can be located in the expansive Xinjiang province. Beyond the Chinese borders, its habitat extends into the country of Mongolia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lycium truncatum 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |