Anemarrhena
In this article, we will explore the impact of Anemarrhena on modern society and how it has shaped our lives in ways we could never have imagined before. Since its arrival, Anemarrhena has been the subject of debate and controversy, generating both excitement and concern in equal measure. Over the years, Anemarrhena has proven to be a powerful force that has transformed the way we interact, communicate and relate to the world around us. Through a comprehensive analysis, we will examine how Anemarrhena has influenced different aspects of our daily lives, from the way we consume information to the way we relate to others. Prepare to embark on a fascinating journey to discover the impact of Anemarrhena and how it will continue to shape our future.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Subfamily: | Agavoideae |
| Genus: | Anemarrhena Bunge |
| Species: | A. asphodeloides
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| Anemarrhena asphodeloides | |
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Terauchia anemarrhenifolia Nakai | |
Anemarrhena is a plant genus in family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae. It has only one species, Anemarrhena asphodeloides, native to China and Mongolia.[1][2] Some authors have placed it in its own family, Anemarrhenaceae.[3]
Distribution
The plant is native to China and Mongolia, occurring in the western half of China, from Yunnan to Northeast China. It has been introduced into Taiwan and Korea.[1]
Traditional medicine
The plant name in China is zhīmǔ (知母)[4] and its rhizome is used in traditional Chinese medicine.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online.
- ^ "Anemarrhena asphodeloides in Flora of China @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org.
- ^ Stevens, P.F., Angiosperm Phylogeny Website: Asparagales: Agavoideae
- ^ Banu, Jameela, Erika Varela, and Gabriel Fernandes. "Alternative Therapies For The Prevention And Treatment Of Osteoporosis." Nutrition Reviews 70.1 (2012): 22-40. Academic Search Premier. Web. 12 Nov. 2014.
- ^ Ya, Wang, Feng Fang, and Wang Zhe. "Determination Of Selected Elements In Aqueous Extractions Of A Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula By ICP-MS And FAAS: Evaluation Of Formula Rationality." Analytical Letters 43.6 (2010): 983-992. Academic Search Premier. Web. 12 Nov. 2014.
External links
- Anemarrhena asphodeloides Bge. Medicinal Plant Images Database (School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University) (in Chinese) (in English)
- 知母, Common Anemarrhena Rhizome, Zhi Mu Chinese Medicine Specimen Database (School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University) (in Chinese) (in English)