Peliosanthes sinica
Peliosanthes sinica, commonly known as the Chinese liverwort, is a versatile medicinal herb deeply rooted in traditional Eastern practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized to treat inflammation, promote detoxification, and support digestive health, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Peliosanthes sinica
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Peliosanthes sinica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Asparagales and the family Asparagaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Peliosanthes.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Asparagaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Peliosanthes | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Peliosanthas sinica, is known by several different names depending on the linguistic context and regional usage. In Chinese (zh), it is frequently referred to by the common names 匍匐球子草 and 山百足. These names are also represented in simplified Chinese formats, including zh-hans and zh-cn, as 匍匐球子草.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 匍匐球子草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 匍匐球子草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 匍匐球子草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山百足 | Wikidata |
| zh | 匍匐球子草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found growing in the South-Central areas. Additionally, its presence extends into the Southeast regions of China. Moving beyond Chinese borders, the species is also located within the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, its geographical range includes the country of Laos.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Peliosanthos sinica, is a medicinal herb where the therapeutic properties are typically derived from using the whole plants. In traditional herbal practices, the entire organism—including the stems, leaves, and roots—is harvested and processed to utilize its full spectrum of bioactive compounds. By employing the whole plants, practitioners ensure that the synergistic effects of various phytochemicals present throughout the different structures are captured to achieve the desired medicinal outcomes.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Peliosanthes sinica has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include peliosanthoside A, peliosanthoside B, peliosanthoside C.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| peliosanthoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peliosanthoside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peliosanthoside C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |