Mirabilis himalaica
Mirabilis himalaica ex
Mirabilis himalaica, commonly known as the Himalayan Marvel, is a resilient medicinal herb native to the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally used in holistic healing to alleviate inflammation, support respiratory health, and enhance overall vitality through its unique properties.
- Scientific name: Mirabilis himalaica
- Family: Nyctaginaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Mirabilis himalica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Nyctaginaceae and the genus Mirabilis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Nyctaginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mirabilis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by various names across different languages, is referred to as 喜马拉雅紫茉莉 or simply 紫茉莉 in Chinese (zh). In English (en), it is identified as Mirabilis himalayca ex, a designation that is also used in Dutch (nl) as Mirabilis himalayca ex and in German (de) as Mirabilis himalayca ex.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 喜马拉雅紫茉莉 | Wikidata |
| zh | 紫茉莉 | Wikidata |
| en | Mirabilis himalaica ex | Wikidata |
| nl | Mirabilis himalaica ex | Wikidata |
| de | Mirabilis himalaica ex | Wikidata |
| it | Mirabilis himalaica ex | Wikidata |
| es | Mirabilis himalaica ex | Wikidata |
| fr | Mirabilis himalaica ex | Wikidata |
| bg | Mirabilis himalaica ex | Wikidata |
| ru | Mirabilis himalaica ex | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several specific regions of Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central and North-Central territories. It also thrives in the high-altitude environment of Tibet. Moving to the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found throughout India. Additionally, it is documented to grow within the East Himalaya region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Mirabilis himalayica, possesses several distinct morphological features that contribute to its medicinal properties. The underground portion consists of sturdy roots, specifically a prominent taproot that serves as a storage organ. Above the soil, the plant develops elongated stems that provide the necessary structural support for its growth. The stems are often accompanied by lush, green leaves that are essential for photosynthesis. In various traditional applications, different components such as the root and the leaf are utilized, highlighting the functional importance of every part from the deep-seated root to the upward-reaching stem.- Total parts
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 15
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| leaves | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| stems | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| callus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Mirabilis himalaica has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include rotenoid, boeravinone A, boeravinone B, abscisic acid (ABA), astragalin.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rotenoid | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| boeravinone A | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| boeravinone B | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abscisic acid (ABA) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| astragalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| boeravinone D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| boeravinone E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| boeravinone F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| boeravinone P | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coccineone B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Mirabilis himalaica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include fatigue.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fatigue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |