Pugionium cornutum
Pugionium cornutum, commonly known as the horned pugioni, is a rare medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Native to specific ecological niches, it contains bioactive compounds used in traditional healing practices. Understanding its chemical profile is essential for exploring its potential role in modern pharmacological developments and treatments.
- Scientific name: Pugionium cornutum
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Pugionium cornutum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Brassicales and the family Brassicaceae. It is ultimately classified under the genus Pugionium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Brassicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pugionium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Pugionium cornutum, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 沙芥, 小花肋柱花, and 山萝卜.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 沙芥 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小花肋柱花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山萝卜 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Pugionium cornutum, exhibits a specific distribution within the East Asian landscape. Its presence is primarily recorded across certain regions of China. Specifically, it can be found growing in the vast landscapes of Inner Mongolia. Additionally, the species extends its range into the China North-Central territory. These localized habitats define the known geographical footprint of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pugionium cornutum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-(methylsulfinyl)-pentanenitrile, calcium, fat, potassium, sugar.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5-(methylsulfinyl)-pentanenitrile | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calcium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| potassium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sugar | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pugionium cornutum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include drought.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| drought | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |