Scabiosa tschiliensis
Scabiosa tschiliensis, commonly known as a medicinal herb found in arid regions, holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat skin ailments and inflammatory conditions. Its unique phytochemical profile continues to inspire modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Scabiosa tschiliensis
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Dipsacales and the family Caprifoliaceae, falling specifically under the genus Scabiosa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dipsacales | WCVP |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Scabiosa | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Scabiosa tschiliensis, is identified by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 华北蓝盆花 (zh), 华北蓝盆花 (zh-hans), and 华北蓝盆花 (zh-cn), while it is also commonly known as 山萝卜 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 华北蓝盆花 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 华北蓝盆花 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 华北蓝盆花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山萝卜 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions within China. It can be found growing in the expansive territories of Inner Mongolia. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit the Manchuria region. Its presence also extends into the areas of China North-Central. These locations collectively define the primary natural range for Scabiosa tschiliensis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Scabiosa tschiliensis, is typically utilized in its entirety for medicinal purposes, as the whole plants are employed to harness its therapeutic properties. By using the whole plants, practitioners can access the complete complex of bioactive compounds distributed throughout the roots, stems, leaves, and flowering heads. This holistic application ensures that all constituent elements of the plant work in synergy to provide the intended pharmacological effects.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Scabiosa tschiliensis has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include scabiosaponin A, scabiosaponin B, scabiosaponin C, scabiosaponin D, scabiosaponin E.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| scabiosaponin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scabiosaponin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scabiosaponin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scabiosaponin D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scabiosaponin E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scabiosaponin F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scabiosaponin G | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scabiosaponin H | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scabiosaponin I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scabiosaponin J | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |