Anisodus acutangulus

Anisodus acutangulus, commonly known as the prickly anisodorus, is a unique medicinal shrub native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its distinct foliage and flowering patterns, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Researchers study its bioactive compounds to explore potential therapeutic applications in traditional and modern herbal medicine.

  • Scientific name: Anisodus acutangulus
  • Family: Solanaceae
  • 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 Solanales and the family Solanaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Anisodus.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Solanales WCVP
Family Solanaceae WCVP
Genus Anisodus WCVP

Common Names

This plant, Anisodus acutangulus, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 三分三 (zh, zh-cn, zh-tw) and 排草香 (zh).
Language Common Name Source
zh 三分三 Wikidata
zh-cn 三分三 Wikidata
zh-tw 三分三 Wikidata
zh 排草香 Wikidata

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Anisodus acutangulus, possesses a specific and limited geographical range. Its natural occurrence is primarily concentrated within the Asian continent. Specifically, the species is found inhabiting the regions of China South-Central. This localized distribution suggests that the plant thrives under the particular climatic conditions of that area. Consequently, its habitat remains relatively specialized to these particular Chinese provinces.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP

Chemicals

Anisodus acutangulus has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include DAOs, hyoscyamine, scopolamine, tropane alkaloid.

Total chemicals
4
Scientific sources
4

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
DAOs 1 ★☆☆☆☆
hyoscyamine 1 ★☆☆☆☆
scopolamine 1 ★☆☆☆☆
tropane alkaloid 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Activities

Anisodus acutangulus has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anesthetic, Spasmolytic.

Total activities
3
Scientific sources
3

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Analgesic 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Anesthetic 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Spasmolytic 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Anisodus acutangulus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anesthetic.

Total uses
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
anesthetic 1 ★☆☆☆☆