Английская Википедия: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 Шаблон:Convert, with the North American subspecies only reported to reach Шаблон:Convert.[3] The plant's erect stem is topped with an umbel of carrotlike white flowers.

Chemistry

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Naphthisoxazole A

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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External links

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  5. Tang, Weici and Eisenbrand, Gerhard Handbook of Chinese Medicinal Plants : Chemistry, Pharmacology, Toxicology, pub. Wiley-VCH 2011 Шаблон:ISBN Vol.1 pps. 599-600 Glehnia littoralis.