Paris luquanensis
Paris luquanensis, commonly known as Luquan Paris, is a perennial medicinal herb native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, this plant contains bioactive alkaloids used to treat inflammation, fever, and various skin conditions. Its unique botanical properties make it a significant subject in both ethnobotany and modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Paris luquanensis
- Family: Melanthiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Liliales, it is further categorized into the family Melanthiaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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 luquanensis, is known by its specific Chinese common name 禄劝花叶重楼.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 禄劝花叶重楼 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Paris luquanensis, possesses a specific and localized geographical range. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the regions of South-Central China. Within this specific territory, it thrives in the unique ecological conditions provided by the local landscape. Because its distribution is so focused, the species is considered a characteristic element of the South-Central Chinese flora. Understanding this limited range is essential for researchers studying its natural growth patterns and preservation.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Paris luquanensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include TFC, TPC, TSC.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| TFC | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TPC | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TSC | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Paris luquanensis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include insect sting, snake bite.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| insect sting | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snake bite | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |