Patrinia heterophylla
Patriinia heterophyllia, commonly known as the "Pata de vaca," is a significant medicinal herb native to South America. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally used to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. This resilient plant holds great promise for modern research into natural therapeutic compounds.
- Scientific name: Patrinia heterophylla
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Patrinia heterophylla, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Dipsacales and the family Caprifoliaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Patrinia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dipsacales | WCVP |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Patrinia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Patrinia heterophylla, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is known as 异叶败酱 (zh) and 异叶败酱 (zh-cn), while the traditional name 墓头回 is used in certain contexts (zh-hans). In Taiwan, it is documented as 異葉敗酱 (zh-tw), and it is also widely recognized by the name 追风箭 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 异叶败酱 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 墓头回 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 异叶败酱 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 異葉敗酱 | Wikidata |
| zh | 追风箭 | Wikidata |
| zh | 窄叶败酱 | Wikidata |
| zh | 摆子草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 墓头回 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across various regions of China. Its presence is documented throughout the China South-Central area and the China North-Central territories. Additionally, the species can be found growing in the northern reaches of Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. Further expansion of its range extends westward into the province of Qinghai. Collectively, these locations highlight a broad geographical distribution across the central and northern parts of the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Patrinia heteroquilla, utilizes its underground structures for both nutrient storage and propagation. The medicinal properties are often concentrated within the roots and the thickened rhizomes, which extend beneath the soil surface. These specialized parts allow the plant to persist through dormant seasons and serve as a primary source for extracting bioactive compounds used in traditional herbal applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Patrinia heterophylla has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Sedative.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Patrinia heterophylla has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, leukemia, uterine bleeding.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| uterine bleeding | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |