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In traditional Vietnamese and Chinese medicine, the root of ''Codonopsis pilosula'' (Vietnamese: đẳng sâm, Chinese:党参/Dǎngshēn) is used as a medicinal herb. In Vietnam, ''Codonopsis javanica'' is known as ''đẳng sâm'', or as ''đẳng sâm nam'' (southern dangshen) to differentiate the two species. Other local names include ''sâm dây'' (vine ginseng). | In traditional Vietnamese and Chinese medicine, the root of ''Codonopsis pilosula'' (Vietnamese: đẳng sâm, Chinese:党参/Dǎngshēn) is used as a medicinal herb. In Vietnam, ''Codonopsis javanica'' is known as ''đẳng sâm'', or as ''đẳng sâm nam'' (southern dangshen) to differentiate the two species. Other local names include ''sâm dây'' (vine ginseng). | ||
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The crossbill is small (14 - 20 cm; 23 - 53 g) with a large head, a round body, short legs, and a pointed tail; The large and wide bill is easily identifiable with the twisted beaks. Males have brick-red to orange-red plumage on the head, and black underbelly, wings and hips and tail feathers. Females have olive to yellow-green feathers, grayish head and face, and bright green hips. | The crossbill is small (14 - 20 cm; 23 - 53 g) with a large head, a round body, short legs, and a pointed tail; The large and wide bill is easily identifiable with the twisted beaks. Males have brick-red to orange-red plumage on the head, and black underbelly, wings and hips and tail feathers. Females have olive to yellow-green feathers, grayish head and face, and bright green hips. | ||
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In Vietnam, the Vietnamese crossbill is distributed in Langbiang biosphere reserve; this species lives in the habitat of the three-leaf pine woods (''Pinus kesiya''). | In Vietnam, the Vietnamese crossbill is distributed in Langbiang biosphere reserve; this species lives in the habitat of the three-leaf pine woods (''Pinus kesiya''). | ||
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Revision as of 07:39, 23 March 2022
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Vietnamese dangshen | |
| Order | Asterales |
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| Family | Campanulaceae |
| Genus | Codonopsis |
| Scientific name (Species) |
Codonopsis javanica (Blume) Hook.f. & Thomson, 1855 |
The Vietnamese dangshen (Codonopsis javanica) is a perennial species of flowering plant in the bellflower family Campanulaceae. It is native to Vietnam as well as many other parts of Asia, where it grows in forests, meadows, and scrub.
In traditional Vietnamese and Chinese medicine, the root of Codonopsis pilosula (Vietnamese: đẳng sâm, Chinese:党参/Dǎngshēn) is used as a medicinal herb. In Vietnam, Codonopsis javanica is known as đẳng sâm, or as đẳng sâm nam (southern dangshen) to differentiate the two species. Other local names include sâm dây (vine ginseng).
Description
The crossbill is small (14 - 20 cm; 23 - 53 g) with a large head, a round body, short legs, and a pointed tail; The large and wide bill is easily identifiable with the twisted beaks. Males have brick-red to orange-red plumage on the head, and black underbelly, wings and hips and tail feathers. Females have olive to yellow-green feathers, grayish head and face, and bright green hips.
In Vietnam, the Vietnamese crossbill is distributed in Langbiang biosphere reserve; this species lives in the habitat of the three-leaf pine woods (Pinus kesiya). Medicinal plants of Vietnam