Saussurea salicifolia
Saussurea salicifolia, commonly known as the willow-leaved sawtooth gentian, is a resilient perennial herb native to high-altitude Himalayan regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, this plant is valued for its therapeutic properties, particularly in treating respiratory ailments and inflammation, making it a significant botanical resource in mountain ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Saussurea salicifolia
- Family: Asteraceae
- 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 and the order Asterales, it is further categorized into the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Saussurea, specifically as the species Saussurea salicifolia.
| 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 salicifolia, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is known as 柳叶风毛菊, with the simplified form 柳叶风毛菊 being used in mainland China (zh-cn) and the traditional form 柳葉風毛菊 being used in Taiwan (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 柳叶风毛菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 柳叶风毛菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 柳葉風毛菊 | Wikidata |
| zh | 柳叶风毛菊 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions within the vast landscape of Siberia. Specifically, its habitat includes the mountainous terrain of the Altai region. It is also found throughout the territory of Buryatia, stretching across the eastern parts of the continent. The distribution continues through the Chitа area, marking its presence in southeastern Siberia. Furthermore, the species is documented within the Irkutsk and Krasnoyarsk regions, completing its extensive geographical range.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Saussurea salicifolia, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial part. The aerial parts encompass the entire structure growing above the ground, including the leaves, stems, and flowering heads. These components are often harvested during specific growth stages to ensure the concentration of bioactive compounds necessary for therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Saussurea salicifolia has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include arctigenin, arctiin, cynaropicrin, matairesinol, matairesinoside.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arctigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arctiin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cynaropicrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| matairesinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| matairesinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trachelogenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tracheloside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |