Saussurea pulchella
Maiden saussurea
Saussurea pulchella, commonly known as the beautiful sawtooth, is a precious medicinal herb found in the high-altitude Himalayan regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This resilient perennial is frequently utilized to treat respiratory ailments, skin disorders, and various internal inflammations effectively.
- Scientific name: Saussurea pulchella
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is specifically identified by the genus Saussurea.
| 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 pulchella, is known by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is referred to as 美花风毛菊 (zh) or 美花风毛菊 (zh-cn), while in Taiwan, the traditional characters 美花風毛菊 (zh-tw) are used. In Korean, the species is called 각시취 (ko), and in Japanese, it is commonly known as ヒメヒゴタイ (ja).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 美花风毛菊 | Wikidata |
| ko | 각시취 | Wikidata |
| ja | ヒメヒゴタイ | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 美花风毛菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 美花風毛菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 美花风毛菊 | Wikidata |
| en | maiden saussurea | Wikidata |
| zh | 鹰爪莲 | Wikidata |
| zh | 球花风毛菊 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several distinct regions in Northern Asia. In Siberia, its presence is documented in the Chitá area. The species can also be found throughout the Russian Far East, specifically within the Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye regions. Moving into China, it inhabits the territory of Inner Mongolia. Consequently, the range of Saussurea pulchella spans a significant stretch of the Eurasian continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Saussurea pulchella, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties through the use of its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which encompass the leaves, stems, and flowers, contain the concentrated bioactive compounds necessary for therapeutic applications. In traditional medicine, the collection and processing of these aerial parts are essential to harness the plant's full pharmacological potential.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Saussurea pulchella has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include pulchellamines D.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pulchellamines D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Saussurea pulchella has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include ulcerative colitis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ulcerative colitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |