Aeschynomene aspera
Sola
Aeschynomene aspera, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in traditional practices, belongs to the Fabaceae family. Found primarily in tropical regions, this plant is valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Researchers continue to explore its bioactive compounds, aiming to unlock its full potential in modern pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Aeschynomene aspera
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales. Finally, it is a member of the family Fabaceae and falls under the genus Aeschynomene.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aeschynomene | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Aeschynomene aspera, is known by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Vietnam, it is referred to as Rút nhám, while in Malayalam, it is called പൊങ്ങുചെടി. It is identified as Sola草 in Chinese, and in the Dag language, it goes by the name Taba dugu nyurgu. Additionally, in Bengali, the plant is commonly known as শোলা.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Rút nhám | Wikidata |
| ml | പൊങ്ങുചെടി | Wikidata |
| zh | Sola草 | Wikidata |
| dag | Taba dugu nyurgu | Wikidata |
| bn | শোলা | Wikidata |
| as | কুঁহিলা | Wikidata |
| kn | ಅಲಿಗಿನ ಗಿಡ | Wikidata |
| en | Sola | Wikidata |
| en | Pith plant | Wikidata |
| en | শোলা | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing in the diverse landscapes of India and its neighboring nation, Bangladesh. Its presence is also noted in the specific state of Assam, contributing to the local biodiversity. Furthermore, the species inhabits the rugged terrain of the East Himalaya. Finally, its geographical range extends into the mountainous areas of Nepal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Aeschynomene aspera, possesses unique morphological features characteristic of its botanical family. A key anatomical component of this medicinal species is its stem nodules, which are specialized structures that play a vital role in the plant's biological processes. These nodules are essential for the plant's physiological health and contribute to its overall medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem nodules | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Aeschynomene aspera has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include arabinose, rhamnose.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arabinose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhamnose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aeschynomene aspera has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include tuberculosis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |