Paraphlomis chinensis
Paraphlomis chinensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Paraphlomis chinensis, scientifically known as Paraphlomis chinensis, is a significant medicinal herb native to East Asia. Valued in traditional medicine, this perennial plant is primarily utilized for its bioactive compounds, which offer anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It plays a vital role in herbal remedies targeting various systemic ailments.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Matsumurella Chinensis · Lamium Chinense · 5 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Paraphlomis chinensisSynonyms
- Matsumurella chinensis
- Lamium chinense
- Galeobdolon chinense
- Matsumurella chinensis var. subglabra
- Galeobdolon chinense var. robustum
- Matsumurella chinensis var. robusta
- Galeobdolon chinense var. subglabrum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is specifically classified under the genus Paraphlomis. Therefore, its complete scientific designation identifies it as Paraphlomis chinensis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Paraphlomis |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across specific regions of Eastern Asia. Within China, its distribution is concentrated in the Southeast. It also has a recorded presence in the island nation of Japan. Furthermore, the species can be located within the territory of Taiwan. These locations define the natural geographical range of Paraphlomis chinensis.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Paraphlomis chinensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Verbascoside.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Verbascoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Verbascoside
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Preparations
Paraphlomis chinensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include herba.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Herba | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Herba
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica