Amorpha fruticosa
Amorpha fruticosa, commonly known as false indigo bush, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to North American wetlands. Renowned for its striking purple flower spikes, this nitrogen-fixing plant offers significant ecological value. Historically utilized in traditional medicine, it possesses bioactive properties with potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory applications.
- Scientific name: Amorpha fruticosa
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Amorpha fruticosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Fabales. Finally, it is a member of the family Fabaceae and the genus Amorpha.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Amorpha | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Amorpha fruticosa, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In Poland, it is called Amorfa krzewiasta, while in Russia, it is referred to as Аморфа кустарниковая. In Korea, the plant goes by the name 족제비싸리, and in Romania, it is known as Amorfă arbustivă. Additionally, in Hungary, it is commonly called cserjés gyalogakác.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Amorfa krzewiasta | Wikidata |
| ru | Аморфа кустарниковая | Wikidata |
| ko | 족제비싸리 | Wikidata |
| ro | Amorfă arbustivă | Wikidata |
| hu | cserjés gyalogakác | Wikidata |
| uk | Аморфа кущова | Wikidata |
| de | Bastardindigo | Wikidata |
| ja | イタチハギ | Wikidata |
| lt | Krūminė amorfa | Wikidata |
| hsb | Pyšny indigo | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Great Britain. Its distribution extends into Middle Europe, where it is documented in Austria and Belgium. Furthermore, the species is established throughout the central territories of Germany. Finally, it continues its reach across the central landscapes of Czechia-Slovakia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as false indigo bush, utilizes its fruit as a key botanical component. The fruit of Amorpha fruticosa is a small, dark, and cylindrical legume that typically develops in dense clusters toward the end of the growing season. These pods contain the seeds necessary for the plant's reproduction and are a characteristic feature used to identify the species in its natural habitat.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Amorpha fruticosa has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 11-hydroxytephrosin, EAF, afrormosin, amoradicin, amorfrutin 1.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 11-hydroxytephrosin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EAF | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| afrormosin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amoradicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amorfrutin 1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amorfrutin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amorphastilbol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amorphigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amorphispironone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dalpanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Amorpha fruticosa has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperglycemic, Antihypertensive, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Amorpha fruticosa has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include metabolic disease, metabolic syndrome, systolic pressure.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| metabolic disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| metabolic syndrome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| systolic pressure | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |