Oreocome striata
Oreocome striata, commonly known as the striped oreocom, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique botanical properties. Found in specific ecological niches, this species is recognized by its characteristic markings. It holds significant potential in traditional healing practices and continues to be studied for its therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Oreocome striata
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae, it is classified under the genus Oreocome. Specifically, this medicinal species is identified by its unique taxonomic position as Oreocome striata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Oreocome | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Oreocome striata, is known by the following common names in Chinese: 条纹雪藁本 (zh), 条纹雪藁本 (zh-hans), and 条纹雪藁本 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 条纹雪藁本 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 条纹雪藁本 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 条纹雪藁本 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it is specifically documented to occur within the South-Central area. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it can be found in Assam, Nepal, and the West Himalaya regions. Furthermore, the species is distributed within the Indo-China region, specifically in Myanmar. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive across various mountainous and subtropical landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Oreocome striata, is a significant medicinal herb where various components are utilized for their therapeutic properties. In traditional medicine, the dried roots and rhizomes, often referred to under the botanical classification associated with ligusticum wallichii, serve as the primary active material. To extract the healing compounds, a common method of preparation involves creating a decoction, where the plant parts are boiled in water to concentrate the medicinal essence. This liquid is then used to treat various ailments, highlighting the importance of specific plant parts in pharmacological applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ligusticum wallichii | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| decoction | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Oreocome striata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antispasmodic, Calcium-Antagonist.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Calcium-Antagonist | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |