Ammopiptanthus nanus
Ammopiptanthus nanus, commonly known as the Dwarf Ammopiptan, is a resilient medicinal herb found in remote mountainous terrains. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this compact plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Traditional healers utilize its extracts to treat inflammation and respiratory ailments, highlighting its vital role in ethnobotany.
- Scientific name: Ammopiptanthus nanus
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Ammopiptanthus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ammopiptanthus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Ammopiptanthus nanus, is known by several different common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 小沙冬青 (zh), 小沙冬青 (zh-cn), and 小沙冬青 (zh-tw), while in Kyrgyz, it is called Байбиче чекей (ky). In Japanese, the plant is transliterated as アモピプタントゥス・ナヌス (ja).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 小沙冬青 | Wikidata |
| ky | Байбиче чекей | Wikidata |
| ja | アモピプタントゥス・ナヌス | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 小沙冬青 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 小沙冬青 | Wikidata |
| zh | 矮沙冬青 | Wikidata |
| zh | 新疆沙冬青 | Wikidata |
| zh | 矮黄花木 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific and limited geographical range across the continent of Asia. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the diverse landscapes of Central Asia. Specifically, one significant area where it can be found is in Kyrgyzstan. Additionally, the species extends its reach into the eastern regions of the continent. Within China, it is documented to grow specifically in the Xinjiang province.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ammopiptanthus nanus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include abyssinone II, licoflavanone.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| abyssinone II | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| licoflavanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ammopiptanthus nanus has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic diseases.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rheumatoid arthritis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatic diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |