Glehnia
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Glehnia is a genus of plants in the carrot family, Apiaceae. It is monotypic, being represented by the single species, Glehnia littoralis,[1] commonly known as beach silvertop and American silvertop. The genus was named after Russian botanist Peter von Glehn.[2]
Description
It is a long-taprooted plant forming a basal patch of leaves, with each leaf made up of several rounded, lobular segments. It reaches a maximum height exceeding Script error: No such module "convert"., with the North American subspecies only reported to reach Script error: No such module "convert"..[3] The plant's erect stem is topped with an umbel of carrotlike white flowers.
Chemistry
The plant contains naphthisoxazole A.[4]
Taxonomy
Two subspecies exist, one in Asia and one in North America; the latter is named leiocarpa.[3]
Distribution and habitat
It is native to eastern Asia, particularly eastern China, Japan, and far-eastern Russia, and western North America from Alaska to northern California. It can be found on sandy beaches and dunes.[3]
Uses
The plant is perhaps best known as a Chinese herbal remedy for cough.[5]
References
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- Apioideae
- Monotypic Apioideae genera
- Flora of Alaska
- Flora of California
- Flora of China
- Flora of Japan
- Flora of the Russian Far East
- Flora of the West Coast of the United States
- Flora of Western Canada
- Medicinal plants of Asia
- Medicinal plants of North America
- Plants used in traditional Chinese medicine