Meehania fargesii var. radicans

Meehania fargesiii var. radicans, commonly known as a rare medicinal botanical, is a unique variety distinguished by its specialized root systems. Often found in specific ecological niches, this plant is valued in traditional healing practices for its potent bioactive compounds, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and therapeutic development.

  • Scientific name: Meehania fargesii var. radicans
  • Family: Lamiaceae
  • Native range: Asia-Temperate

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known as Meehania fargesii var. radicans, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Its specific taxonomic placement is defined by the genus Meehania.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Lamiales WCVP
Family Lamiaceae WCVP
Genus Meehania WCVP

Common Names

This plant, known scientifically as Meehania fargesii var. radicans, is recognized by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 走茎华西龙头草, 红紫苏, and 木樨臭. More specifically, the names are localized as 走茎华西龙头草 in mainland China (zh-cn) and 走莖華西龍頭草 in Taiwan (zh-tw).
Language Common Name Source
zh 走茎华西龙头草 Wikidata
zh-cn 走茎华西龙头草 Wikidata
zh-tw 走莖華西龍頭草 Wikidata
zh 红紫苏 Wikidata
zh 木樨臭 Wikidata
zh 走茎龙头草 Wikidata
zh 走茎(变种) Wikidata
zh 美汉草 Wikidata

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Meehania fargesii var. radicans, exhibits a specific geographical range within East Asia. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the borders of China. More specifically, it can be found growing in the South-Central regions of the country. Additionally, the species extends its distribution into the Southeast portions of China. This localized occurrence pattern defines the environmental niche where the variety thrives.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP
China China Southeast WCVP

Chemicals

Meehania fargesii var. radicans has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include triterpenoids.

Total chemicals
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
triterpenoids 1 ★☆☆☆☆