Taraxacum sinicum
Taraxacum sinicum, commonly known as the Chinese dandelion, is a revered medicinal herb in traditional practices. Renowned for its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, this plant is frequently utilized to support liver health, boost immunity, and clear toxins. Its versatile roots and leaves offer significant therapeutic potential in wellness.
- Scientific name: Taraxacum sinicum
- 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 and the family Asteraceae, it is classified under the genus Taraxacum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Taraxacum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Taraxacum sinicum, exhibits a specific geographical distribution primarily concentrated within Eastern Europe and various regions of Siberia. In Eastern Europe, its presence is documented in Northwest European Russia. Moving into the Siberian territory, it can be found across several distinct administrative areas. Specifically, it inhabits the regions of Altay, Buryatiya, and Chita. Furthermore, its range extends to the Irkutsk region, completing its distribution pattern across these locations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Northwest European Russia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Taraxacum sinicum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, diosmetin, ferulic acid, luteolin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diosmetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |