Saussurea petrovii
Saussurea petrovii, commonly known as a rare medicinal herb, thrives in the high-altitude alpine regions of Central Asia. Valued in traditional medicine for its unique bioactive compounds, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Understanding its pharmacological properties is essential for developing natural treatments and ensuring its conservation in nature.
- Scientific name: Saussurea petrovii
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Saussurea, specifically as the species Saussurea petrovii.
| 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, Saussurea petrovii, is known by several regional names depending on the language used: in Chinese, it is referred to as 西北风毛菊 (zh), 西北风毛菊 (zh-cn), and 西北風毛菊 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 西北风毛菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 西北风毛菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 西北風毛菊 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range centered within certain regions of China. Its distribution is primarily documented in the northern parts of the country, specifically within Inner Mongolia. Additionally, the species can be found across the China North-Central territories. These locations represent the primary habitats where the plant thrives in the wild. Consequently, its presence is closely tied to these particular northern and central Chinese landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Activities
Saussurea petrovii has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |