Sinacalia tangutica
Sinacalia tangutica, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in traditional practices, is a resilient plant native to high-altitude regions. Valued for its unique phytochemical profile, it is utilized in various herbal remedies to treat inflammatory conditions and promote healing, offering a fascinating subject for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Sinacalia tangutica
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
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 and is specifically identified by the genus Sinacalia. Therefore, its complete taxonomic designation is Sinacalia tangutica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sinacalia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Sinacalia tangutica, is referred to by various names depending on the region and language. In German, it is called Chinagreiskraut, while in Chinese (both in standard Mandarin and simplified Chinese scripts), it is known as 羽裂蟹甲草. It also carries the name Creulys Tsieina in Welsh and is called huiskunauhus in Finnish.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Chinagreiskraut | Wikidata |
| zh | 羽裂蟹甲草 | Wikidata |
| cy | Creulys Tsieina | Wikidata |
| fi | huiskunauhus | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 羽裂蟹甲草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 羽裂蟹甲草 | Wikidata |
| de | Tangutisches Greiskraut | Wikidata |
| zh | 猪肚子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 水萝卜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 水葫芦七 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in Great Britain and Ireland. Its range extends further north to include the countries of Norway and Sweden. Additionally, the species is present within the territories of Middle Europe. Specifically, these locations identify Germany as one of its key habitats.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sinacalia tangutica, is characterized by its distinct reproductive structures, specifically its flower, which plays a vital role in its biological identity and medicinal profile. The flower serves as a key morphological feature used for identification in its natural habitat, and in various traditional practices, different stages of the floral development may be of interest to researchers studying its botanical properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flower | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |