Ligusticum striatum
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Ligusticum striatum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Apiales |
Family: | Apiaceae |
Genus: | Ligusticum |
Species: | L. striatum
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Binomial name | |
Ligusticum striatum | |
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Ligusticum striatum (syn. L. wallichii) is a flowering plant native to India, Kashmir, and Nepal[2] in the carrot family best known for its use in traditional Chinese medicine where it is considered one of the 50 fundamental herbs.[3]
Pimenov & Kljuykov (2001) moves this species to Oreocome. Oreocome striata is the name currently accepted by Plants of the World Online.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species". Retrieved 7 July 2015.
- ^ "Ligusticum striatum de Candolle". Flora of China online.
- ^ "Ligusticum wallichii - Plants For A Future database report". Retrieved 2015-07-07.
- ^ "Oreocome striata (DC.) Pimenov & Kljuykov | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online.