Taraxacum spadiceum
Taraxacum spadiceum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Taraxacum spadiceum, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, it contains bioactive compounds known to support digestive health and reduce inflammation. Understanding its botanical characteristics and potency is essential for exploring its significant role in herbal medicine.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Taraxacum spadiceumSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Asterales and is a member of the family Asteraceae. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Taraxacum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Taraxacum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Taraxacum spadiceum, exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural occurrence is primarily concentrated within the vast territories of East Asia. Specifically, this medicinal species is documented to grow within the Xinjiang region. This area is characterized by its unique environmental conditions that support such specialized flora. Consequently, the distribution of this plant appears to be highly localized to this particular part of China.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | Xinjiang |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Taraxacum spadiceum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include NATURAL RUBBER.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| NATURAL RUBBER | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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