The Korea Journal of Herbology (대한본초학회지)

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Morphological Characteristics, Distribution and Taxonomic Consideration of the Arnebia euchroma and A. guttata

신강자초(新疆紫草)와 내몽자초(內蒙紫草)의 형태, 분포 및 분류학적 검토

  • Song, Jun-Ho (Herbal Medicine Resources Research Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine) ;
  • Choi, Goya (Herbal Medicine Resources Research Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine) ;
  • Yang, Sungyu (Herbal Medicine Resources Research Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine) ;
  • Moon, Byeong Cheol (Herbal Medicine Resources Research Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine)
  • 송준호 (한국한의학연구원 한약자원연구센터) ;
  • 최고야 (한국한의학연구원 한약자원연구센터) ;
  • 양선규 (한국한의학연구원 한약자원연구센터) ;
  • 문병철 (한국한의학연구원 한약자원연구센터)
  • Received : 2019.10.02
  • Accepted : 2019.11.30
  • Published : 2019.11.30
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Abstract

Objective : Arnebiae Radix, the roots of Arnebia euchroma (Royle) Johnst. or A. guttata Bunge, is a well-known traditional herbal medicine in East Asia. In the Korean Pharmacopoeia, three authentic species, including two Arnebia and Lithospermum erythrorhizon Sieb. et Zucc. have recognized as a Lithospermi Radix. But, the morphological and taxonomic information of two authentic Arnebia species lacks date since their distribution and difficulty of accessing the natural habitats. Methods : A full description of the external morphological characteristics of vegetative and reproductive organs in the original plants was carried out using digital calipers and stereoscope. For providing their taxonomic and nomenclatural synonyms, we reviewed various plant checklists and taxonomic literature. Results : This study provides taxonomic information of A. euchroma and A. guttata based on a morphological examination of authentic plant individuals and field observations. Detailed descriptions of the two Arnebia species, major quantitative and qualitative characteristics, nomenclatural reviews, distribution maps, and lists of voucher specimens examined are provided. The shape of leaves, root length, stem number, calyx length and pubescence as well as corolla color were useful characteristics for identification. Moreover, we confirmed that A. euchroma and A. guttata are clearly heterostylous species. Conclusion : Our research provides valuable basic information that could be used as quality control for distinguishing between Arnebiae Radix and its adulterants. These results will help in the understanding of authentic plants and also provide the verified materials and voucher information.

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