Parasenecio albus
Parasenecio albus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Senecio albus, scientifically known as Parasenecio albus, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its unique phytochemical properties, it is frequently utilized to treat inflammation and respiratory ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and therapeutic potential is essential for exploring its role in natural medicine.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Parasenecio albusSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Following its subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Parasenecio.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Parasenecio |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Parasenecio albus, exhibits a specific range of occurrence within East Asia. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the borders of China. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the South-Central regions of the country. Additionally, its geographical presence extends into the Southeast portions of China. This distribution pattern highlights the particular climatic zones where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Parasenecio albus has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cytotoxic
- Phytochemistry
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | Bioorganic chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |