Paris qiliangiana
Paris qiliangiana, commonly known as the Qilian Paris, is a rare medicinal herb native to high-altitude regions. Valued in traditional practices, this plant is prized for its unique bioactive compounds. Researchers are currently exploring its potential pharmacological properties, particularly for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in modern medicine.
- Scientific name: Paris qiliangiana
- Family: Melanthiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Liliales, it is further categorized into the family Melanthiaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is 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, known scientifically as Paris qiliangianana, is recognized in Chinese as 启良重楼 (zh: 启良重楼).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 启良重楼 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Paris qiliangiana, exhibits a specific range of occurrence across the landscape of China. Its presence is documented within the regions of China South-Central. Additionally, the species can be found spanning through China North-Central. These two distinct areas define the primary geographical distribution of the medicinal plant. Therefore, its habitat is concentrated within these specific central territories of the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Paris qiliangiana has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Polyphyllin I, Polyphyllin II, Polyphyllin VII.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Polyphyllin I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Polyphyllin II | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Polyphyllin VII | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |