Pimpinella diversifolia
Pimpinella diversifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Pimpinella diversifolia, scientifically known as Pimpinella diversifolia, is a versatile medicinal herb cherished in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its aromatic properties, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly in supporting digestive health and reducing inflammation. Its unique botanical profile makes it a valuable subject for ethnopharmacological study.
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Pimpinella diversifoliaTaxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, making it a member of the family Apiaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Pimpinella.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pimpinella | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions in Asia. In Western Asia, its presence is documented within the borders of Afghanistan. Within China, it is widely distributed across the North-Central and South-Central provinces. Furthermore, the species can be found in the high-altitude landscapes of Qinghai. Finally, its range extends to the tropical island province of Hainan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pimpinella diversifolia has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Gallic acid, quercetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Gallic acid
- Frontiers in pharmacology
quercetin
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Medicinal Uses
Pimpinella diversifolia has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, leukemia, non-small cell lung cancer.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leukemia | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| non-small cell lung cancer | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |