Peucedanum wulongense
Peucedanum wulongense, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in traditional Chinese medicine, is a rare plant species native to specific high-altitude regions. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, it is studied for its potential therapeutic properties, particularly in supporting metabolic health and providing antioxidant effects in natural pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Peucedanum wulongense
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Apiaceae and falls under the genus Peucedanum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Peucedanum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Peucedanum wulongense, is recognized by its specific common name in Chinese as 武隆前胡 (Wǔlóng qiánhú).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 武隆前胡 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Peucedanum wuulongense, possesses a specific and localized geographical range. Its occurrence is primarily documented within the borders of China. More specifically, the species is found inhabiting the South-Central region of the country. This distribution pattern suggests that the plant thrives under the particular climatic and environmental conditions found in these provinces. Consequently, understanding this regional presence is essential for studying its natural habitat and conservation needs.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Peucedanum wulongense, is characterized by its medicinal properties which are primarily concentrated in the root. The root serves as the vital storage organ for the plant, accumulating the specific bioactive compounds that are often targeted for pharmacological use. In traditional medicinal practices, this underground part is carefully harvested to extract its therapeutic benefits.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Peucedanum wulongense has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-trans-khellactone, (-)-anomalin, (-)-smyrinol, umbelliferone, wulongensin A.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-trans-khellactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-anomalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-smyrinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| umbelliferone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wulongensin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |