Phlojodicarpus villosus
Phlojodicarpus villosus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Phlojodicarpus villosus, scientifically known as Phlojodicarpus villosus, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its unique botanical characteristics, this species is valued in traditional medicine for its bioactive compounds. It serves as a vital resource for studying natural remedies and pharmacological potential.
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Phlojodicarpus Sibiricus Subsp. Villosus · Johrenia Villosa · 4 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Phlojodicarpus villosusSynonyms
- Phlojodicarpus sibiricus subsp. villosus
- Johrenia villosa
- Stenocoelium villosum
- Libanotis villosa
- Phlojodicarpus sibiricus var. villosus
- Libanotis petrophila
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Apiales and is a member of the family Apiaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Phlojodicarpus, within which the species Phlojodicarpus villosus is categorized.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phlojodicarpus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical presence within the vast territories of Siberia. It can be found growing in the Altai region, marking one of its key habitats. The species is also distributed across the Republic of Buryatia and the area of Chita. Furthermore, its range extends into the Irkutsk region of the country. Finally, the plant is documented within the Krasnoyarsk territory, completing its Siberian distribution pattern.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kamchatka | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Phlojodicarpus villosus, is valued in traditional medicine primarily for its specific therapeutic components derived from its underground structures. The medicinal properties are most effectively harnessed through the use of root extracts, which contain the concentrated bioactive compounds necessary for its healing applications. By processing these extracts, practitioners can utilize the plant's chemical profile to target various ailments, making the root the most essential part for its pharmacological use.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Phlojodicarpus villosus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Furanocoumarins, Osthenol, coumarin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Furanocoumarins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Osthenol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Furanocoumarins
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Osthenol
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
coumarin
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root extracts | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |