Saussurea parviflora
Saussurea parviflora, commonly known as the small-flowered sawtooth herb, is a rare medicinal plant native to the high-altitude Himalayan regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, it contains potent bioactive compounds used to treat inflammation and respiratory ailments. Its scarcity makes it a precious botanical resource for holistic healing practices.
- Scientific name: Saussurea parviflora
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
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 and order Asterales, it is further categorized into the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Saussurea, specifically as the species Saussurea parviflora.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Saussurea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Saussurea parviflora, is referred to by several common names depending on the region and language. In Simplified Chinese, it is called 小花风毛菊 (zh and zh-cn), while in Traditional Chinese, it is written as 小花風毛菊 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 小花风毛菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 小花风毛菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 小花風毛菊 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小花风毛菊 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range primarily concentrated within the vast territories of Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. In the European portion of its habitat, it can be found across East European Russia. Its distribution extends significantly into the Siberian region, covering several distinct areas. Specifically, it grows within the Altay, Buryatiya, and Chitá regions of Siberia. Furthermore, its presence is also documented throughout the Irkutsk area, highlighting its preference for these rugged landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Saussurea parviflora, is highly valued in traditional medicine, particularly in the form of the whole plant. Every part of the organism, from its roots and rhizomes to its stems and leaves, contributes to its medicinal potency. In many pharmacological applications, the entire structure is harvested and processed to ensure that the full spectrum of its bioactive compounds is utilized for therapeutic purposes.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Saussurea parviflora has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 11,12,13-trihydroxy-4(15),8-eudesmadiene-9-one, eudesman-8beta,12-olide-1-O-beta-D-glucoside.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 11,12,13-trihydroxy-4(15),8-eudesmadiene-9-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eudesman-8beta,12-olide-1-O-beta-D-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |