Thalictrum wangii
Thalictrum wangii, commonly known as a rare member of the Fumitory family, is a medicinal plant native to specific high-altitude regions. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, it holds significant potential in traditional healing practices, offering promising therapeutic properties for treating various ailments through its diverse bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Thalictrum wangii
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Thalictrum wangii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. It is further identified by its specific genus, Thalictrum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Thalictrum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Thalictrum wangii, is referred to by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is identified as 丽江唐松草 (zh), 丽江唐松草 (zh-hans), and 丽江唐松草 (zh-cn), while it is also known as 珍珠莲 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 丽江唐松草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 丽江唐松草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 丽江唐松草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 珍珠莲 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is a specific medicinal species with a relatively narrow geographical range. It is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of China. Within this country, its presence is documented across the South-Central region. Additionally, the species extends its habitat into the high-altitude areas of Tibet. These specific locations define the known natural distribution of Thalictrum wangii.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Thalictrum wangii, is a medicinal species where different components offer distinct biological value. The whole plant is often utilized in traditional applications, containing a complex profile of secondary metabolites distributed throughout its vegetative structure. Furthermore, the roots serve as a concentrated source of active compounds, making them a primary focus for extraction and therapeutic use.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Thalictrum wangii has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-magnoflorine, (-)-thalibealine, berberine, oxoaporphine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-magnoflorine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-thalibealine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| berberine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxoaporphine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Thalictrum wangii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |