Parasenecio albus
Parasenecio albus, commonly known as White Senecio, is a versatile medicinal plant valued for its therapeutic properties. Renowned for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, it is frequently utilized in traditional herbal medicine to treat respiratory ailments and skin conditions. Understanding its bioactive compounds is essential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Parasenecio albus
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Parasenecio | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Parasenecio albus, is known by various names depending on the linguistic context, including 无毛蟹甲草 in Chinese (zh), 无毛蟹甲草 in Simplified Chinese (zh-cn), and 無毛蟹甲草 in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 无毛蟹甲草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 无毛蟹甲草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 無毛蟹甲草 | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Parasenecio albus, is frequently utilized in traditional medicine where the whole plant is employed for its therapeutic properties. Because its medicinal benefits are distributed throughout its entire structure, practitioners often prepare decoctions or infusions using the whole plant to ensure a comprehensive application of its active constituents.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Whole Plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Parasenecio albus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |