Astragalus taipaishanensis
Astragalus taipaishanensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Astragalus taipaishanensis, scientifically known as Astragalus taipaishanensis, is a rare medicinal herb endemic to the high-altitude regions of Taiwan. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant is studied for its potential bioactive properties, offering significant promise in traditional herbal medicine and modern pharmacological research for therapeutic applications.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Astragalus taipaishanensisSources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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, falling within the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Astragalus, specifically the species Astragalus taipaishanensis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Astragalus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, Astragalus taipaishanensis, possesses a highly specific and localized geographical range. Its distribution is primarily concentrated within the borders of China. More specifically, it can be found inhabiting the North-Central regions of the country. This restricted area suggests that the species may be adapted to particular environmental conditions found in that part of the nation. Consequently, understanding this specific habitat is essential for the conservation of the species.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China North-Central |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Astragalus taipaishanensis has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ononin, Vanillic acid, formononetin, isoliquiritigenin, kaempferol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ononin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vanillic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| formononetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoliquiritigenin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-Hydroxybenzoic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ononin
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Vanillic acid
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formononetin
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isoliquiritigenin
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kaempferol
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p-Hydroxybenzoic acid
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quercetin
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