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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |