Synotis erythropappa
Synotis erythropapypa, commonly known as the Red-flowered Synotis, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its therapeutic properties. Native to specific montane ecosystems, this species is traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to treat various ailments. Its vibrant blooms and potent phytochemical profile make it a subject of botanical interest.
- Scientific name: Synotis erythropappa
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Synotis, with its species name being erythropappa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Synotis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Synotis erythropapilla, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is frequently identified as 红缨合耳菊 (zh, zh-hans, zh-cn), 红缨尾药菊 (zh), or 红毛千里光 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 红缨合耳菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 红缨合耳菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 红缨合耳菊 | Wikidata |
| zh | 红缨尾药菊 | Wikidata |
| zh | 红毛千里光 | Wikidata |
| zh | 一扫光 | Wikidata |
| zh | 双花千里光 | Wikidata |
| zh | 兔儿伞 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to specific regions within the vast landscape of East Asia. Its geographical range is primarily concentrated within the territories of China. Specifically, it can be found growing in the South-Central regions of the country. Additionally, its distribution extends into the high-altitude areas of Tibet. These distinct locations define the natural habitat where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Chemicals
Synotis erythropappa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ethyl acetate, n-butanol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ethyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-butanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Synotis erythropappa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include tyrosinase.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tyrosinase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |