Pinellia pedatisecta
Pineillia pedatisecta, commonly known as the seven-toothed pineilla, is a rare medicinal herb valued for its unique botanical properties. Found in specific highland ecosystems, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Researchers study its bioactive compounds to explore new applications in traditional pharmacology and modern herbal medicine treatments.
- Scientific name: Pinellia pedatisecta
- Family: Araceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Pinehillia pedatisecta, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further classified under the order Alismatales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Araceae within the genus Pinehillia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Alismatales | WCVP |
| Family | Araceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pinellia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Pinnellia pedatisecta, is known by various common names across different linguistic contexts. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 虎掌 (hǔ zhǎng), 狗爪半夏 (gǒu zhuǎ bàn xià), or simply 半夏 (bàn xià). These names are used consistently across different regional variations, including zh, zh-cn, and zh-tw, where it is identified as 虎掌 or 半夏.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 虎掌 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 虎掌 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 虎掌 | Wikidata |
| zh | 半夏 | Wikidata |
| zh | 狗爪半夏 | Wikidata |
| zh | 真半夏 | Wikidata |
| zh | 麻芋果 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鸟足叶半夏 | Wikidata |
| zh | 虎掌南星 | Wikidata |
| zh | 绿芋子 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across various regions of China. It is found within the landscapes of China South-Central, spanning multiple provinces. Additionally, its presence extends northward into the territory of Inner Mongolia. The species also inhabits the central parts of the country, specifically within China North-Central. Finally, its range reaches into the eastern reaches of China Southeast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pinellia pedatisecta, exhibits a unique morphological structure characterized by its specialized underground storage organs and distinctive foliage. The plant develops underground as a thickened tuber, specifically a stem tuber that serves as a vital energy reservoir for the organism. Above the ground, the vegetation is defined by its prominent pedate leaf blades, which feature a spreading, fan-like arrangement of leaflets. During its flowering stage, the plant produces specialized inflorescences that rise from the foliage, while the developmental process is supported by the energy stored within its nutrient-rich tubers.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tubers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tuber | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem tuber | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pedate leaf blades | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflorescences | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| immature tuber | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pinellia pedatisecta has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Malic acid, erythritol, flavonoids, hypoxanthine, pedatisectine F.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Malic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| erythritol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoxanthine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pedatisectine F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| uridine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |