Speranskia tuberculata
Speranskia tuberculata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Speranskia tuberculata, scientifically known as Speranskia tuberculata, is a rare medicinal herb native to specific regions of Central Asia. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant is studied for its potential therapeutic properties. It serves as a vital subject in ethnobotany, offering insights into traditional healing practices.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Herb
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Argythamnia Tuberculata · Speranskia Tuberculata Var. Pekinensis · 2 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Speranskia tuberculataSynonyms
- Argythamnia tuberculata
- Speranskia tuberculata var. pekinensis
- Croton tuberculatus
- Speranskia pekinensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Speranskia tuberculata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is classified under the family Euphorbiaceae and the genus Speranskia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Speranskia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging presence across several distinct regions of China. Its distribution begins in the southeastern parts of the country, specifically within China Southeast. Moving toward the middle of the nation, the species is also found throughout China South-Central and China North-Central. The geographical reach extends significantly northward into the territory of Manchuria. Finally, its habitat encompasses the expansive landscapes of Inner Mongolia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Speranskiia tuberculata, is characterized by its growth habit as a perennial herb. As a herbaceous plant, it lacks a woody stem, instead possessing soft, green tissues that typically die back to the ground at the end of the growing season. The herb features a distinctive structure including a creeping rhizome, which allows it to spread through the soil, and specialized foliage that supports its medicinal properties.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| herb | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Speranskia tuberculata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| aqueous extracts | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |