Oreoseris delavayi
Oreoseris delavayi, commonly known as the Delaunay's sunflower, is a distinctive medicinal herb native to the mountainous regions of the Himalayas. Valued in traditional practices, this plant possesses unique phytochemical properties used to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for pharmacological research and natural therapeutic applications in modern medicine.
- Scientific name: Oreoseris delavayi
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Oreoseris delaavayi, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is placed within the genus Oreoseris.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Oreoseris | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Oreoseris delaavayi, is known by its specific common name in Chinese as 火石花 (huǒshíhuā).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 火石花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within certain regions of Asia. In China, it is primarily found throughout the South-Central territories. Its range also extends into the Indo-China region. Specifically, the species is documented to grow within Thailand. These locations define the natural habitat where the plant can be located.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Oreoseris delaavayi, is a medicinal species where the whole plant is typically utilized for its therapeutic properties. In traditional herbal practices, every part of the organism—from the roots and stems to the leaves and flowering heads—is often harvested and processed to extract its bioactive compounds. By using the whole plant, practitioners ensure a complete profile of the plant's natural constituents, which are believed to contribute to its overall medicinal efficacy.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Oreoseris delavayi has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |