Peganum multisectum
Peganum multisectum, commonly known as a potent medicinal herb, is a significant plant in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical profile, it is frequently utilized for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. This versatile species offers promising therapeutic potential for managing various ailments through its unique bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Peganum multisectum
- Family: Nitrariaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Nitrariaceae. Finally, it is categorized within the genus Peganum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Nitrariaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Peganum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Peganum multisectum, is identified by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 多裂骆驼蓬 (zh), 多裂骆驼蓬 (zh-hans), and 多裂骆驼蓬 (zh-cn). Additionally, it is also commonly known as 骆驼蓬子 (zh) and simply 骆驼蓬 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 多裂骆驼蓬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 多裂骆驼蓬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 多裂骆驼蓬 | Wikidata |
| zh | 骆驼蓬子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 骆驼蓬 | Wikidata |
| zh | 匐根骆驼蓬 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several distinct regions within China. Its natural habitat includes the vast expanses of Inner Mongolia and the North-Central parts of the country. Furthermore, it can be found growing in the high-altitude environments of Qinghai and Tibet. The species also extends its reach into the unique landscapes of the Xinjiang province. Collectively, these locations define the specific geographical footprint of Peganum multisectum.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Peganum multisectum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alkanes, deoxyvasicinone, fagomine, harmine, l-vasicinone.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alkanes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| deoxyvasicinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fagomine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| harmine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| l-vasicinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vasicine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |