Phlomoides szechuanensis

Phlomoides szechuanenensis, commonly known as a traditional medicinal herb in regional pharmacopoeias, is a significant plant species native to specific mountainous regions. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, it is utilized in traditional practices to address various ailments, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research and therapeutic development.

  • Scientific name: Phlomoides szechuanensis
  • Family: Lamiaceae
  • 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. It is further classified within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Phlomoides.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Lamiales WCVP
Family Lamiaceae WCVP
Genus Phlomoides WCVP

Common Names

This plant, Phlomoides szechuanenensis, is known by several regional names across different linguistic variations of Chinese. In standard Chinese, it is referred to as 柴续断 (zh), while in mainland China, the common name used is 柴续断 (zh-cn). In Taiwan, the name is written using traditional characters as 柴續斷 (zh-tw).
Language Common Name Source
zh 柴续断 Wikidata
zh-cn 柴续断 Wikidata
zh-tw 柴續斷 Wikidata

Distribution

This plant, known as Phlomoides szechuanenensis, possesses a specific and localized geographical range. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the borders of China. More specifically, the species is found inhabiting the South-Central region of the country. This particular distribution suggests that the plant thrives under the unique environmental conditions of these provinces. Consequently, its presence is a distinctive characteristic of the South-Central Chinese landscape.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP