Saniculiphyllum guangxiense
Saniculiphyllum guangxiense, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in traditional Chinese medicine, is an endemic species valued for its therapeutic properties. Primarily utilized to treat respiratory ailments and alleviate inflammation, this plant plays a vital role in herbal pharmacology, offering unique bioactive compounds for modern scientific research and treatment.
- Scientific name: Saniculiphyllum guangxiense
- Family: Saxifragaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Saxifrages and the family Saxifragaceae. It is specifically identified by its genus, Saniculiphyllum, which includes the medicinal species Saniculiphyllum guanxiense.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Saxifragaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Saniculiphyllum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Saniculiphyllum guangxiense, is referred to by several common names depending on the linguistic context and regional usage. In Chinese, it is commonly known as 变叶豆草 or 变豆叶草, with the specific designation 变豆叶草 also being used across various standards, including zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 变豆叶草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 变豆叶草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 变豆叶草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 变叶豆草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Saniculiphyllum guanxiense, exhibits a specific geographical distribution within East Asia. It is primarily found in the diverse landscapes of China. Specifically, its presence is documented across the South-Central regions of the country. Additionally, the species can be located within the Southeast parts of China. These concentrated areas define the natural habitat where this medicinal plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Saniculiphyllum guangxiense has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include daucosterol, menisdaurin, oleanolic acid, purshianin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| menisdaurin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| purshianin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |