Astragalus taipaishanensis
Astragalus taipaishanensis, commonly known as a rare medicinal legume, is an endemic species native to the high-altitude forests of Taiwan. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant holds significant potential in traditional medicine, offering promising bioactive compounds for immune support and antioxidant research in modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Astragalus taipaishanensis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Astragalus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Astragalus taipaishanensis, is known by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 太白山黄耆 and 太白山黄芪.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 太白山黄耆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 太白山黄芪 | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Astragalus taipaishanensis has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include formononetin, isoliquiritigenin, kaempferol, ononin, p-hydroxybenzoic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| formononetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoliquiritigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ononin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-hydroxybenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vanillic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |