Paris fargesii
Paris fargesii, commonly known as the Farges' Paris, is a perennial medicinal herb native to the cool, shaded forests of East Asia. Valued in traditional medicine, this plant contains unique alkaloids used to treat inflammation and various ailments. Its delicate appearance belies its significant pharmacological potential in modern herbal studies.
- Scientific name: Paris fargesii
- Family: Melanthiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Liliales, it is a member of the family Melanthiaceae. Its taxonomic identity is further defined by its placement within 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, Paris fargesii, is known by various names across different linguistic contexts. In Chinese, it is referred to by the common names 球药隔重楼 (zh), 球药隔重楼 (zh-cn), 球藥隔重樓 (zh-tw), and 球药隔重楼 (zh-hans), as well as 铁灯台 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 球药隔重楼 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 球药隔重楼 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 球藥隔重樓 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 球药隔重楼 | Wikidata |
| zh | 铁灯台 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several key regions across Asia. Within China, it is specifically documented to grow in the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its distribution extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it can be found in Assam and the East Himalaya. Additionally, the species is located within the Indo-China region, specifically in Myanmar. Together, these locations highlight a widespread presence across subtropical and montane landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Paris fargesii, is a medicinal herb characterized by its specific underground structures. The primary part utilized for its therapeutic properties is the rhizomes, which serve as the plant's nutrient storage organs. These thickened underground stems contain the concentrated bioactive compounds necessary for its traditional medicinal applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Paris fargesii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include H, polyphylliin VII.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| H | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphylliin VII | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |