Xylanche himalaica
Xylanche himalaica, commonly known as Himalayan succulent, is a precious medicinal plant native to high-altitude Himalayan regions. Renowned for its remarkable rejuvenating properties, it is traditionally used to enhance vitality, boost immunity, and combat oxidative stress, serving as a vital natural resource in traditional Tibetan and Ayurvedic medicine.
- Scientific name: Xylanche himalaica
- Family: Orobanchaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Orobanchaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Xylanche.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Orobanchaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Xylanche | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several distinct regions of East Asia. Within mainland China, its presence is noted in both the South-Central and North-Central provinces. It can also be found growing in the high-altitude terrains of Qinghai and Tibet. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into the island territory of Taiwan. Collectively, these locations highlight the broad geographical range of Xylanche himalaica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Activities
Xylanche himalaica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |