Paris delavayi
Paris delavayi, commonly known as the Himalayan Paris, is a rare, perennial medicinal herb native to the high-altitude forests of the Himalayas. Renowned for its striking violet flowers, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its bioactive compounds, offering significant potential in treating various inflammatory and neurological conditions.
- Scientific name: Paris delavayi
- Family: Melanthiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Liliales. Finally, it falls into the family Melanthiaceae and is identified under the genus Paris.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Liliales | WCVP |
| Family | Melanthiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Paris | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Paris delavayi, is recognized in various regions by its local nomenclature, most notably in Chinese where it is referred to as 金线重楼 (jīn xiàn zhòng lóu).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 金线重楼 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to specific regions within the country of China. Its geographical range is primarily concentrated in the South-Central part of the nation. Additionally, it can be found growing in the Southeast regions of China. These specific locations define its natural habitat and environmental requirements. Consequently, the distribution of Paris delavayi remains limited to these particular Chinese provinces.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |