Asparagaceae familyNE · Not Evaluated
Anemarrhena
Anemarrhena asphodeloides Bunge
Anemarrhena is a plant genus in family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae. It has only one species, Anemarrhena asphodeloides, native to China and Mongolia.
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Overview
Anemarrhena is a plant genus in family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae. It has only one species, Anemarrhena asphodeloides, native to China and Mongolia. Some authors have placed it in its own family, Anemarrhenaceae.
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Uses
- Nourishes yin, clears heat and fire.
- Moistens dryness; used for fever and thirst.
- Relieves cough from lung heat.
- Calms restlessness.
- Used to support diabetes and fluid balance.
Habitat & conservation
It has only one species, Anemarrhena asphodeloides, native to China and Mongolia.
Conservation
Anemarrhena has not been assessed by the IUCN Red List (NE). As a medicinal plant, it benefits from sustainable collection and propagation to protect wild genetic resources.
References
- 1Wikipedia – Anemarrhena — Wikipedia,
- 2Kew POWO – Anemarrhena asphodeloides — Plants of the World Online (Kew),
- 3Wikidata – Q4379 — Wikidata,