Taraxacum spadiceum
Taraxacum spadiceum, commonly known as the Spadiceous Dandelion, is a resilient medicinal herb valued in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant offers significant therapeutic benefits, particularly in supporting digestive health and detoxification processes. Its unique botanical properties make it a subject of growing pharmacological interest.
- Scientific name: Taraxacum spadiceum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | 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, 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
Chemicals
Taraxacum spadiceum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include natural rubber.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| natural rubber | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |