Campylotropis hirtella

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Lespedeza mairei
• Lespedeza hirtella

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Campylotropis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across parts of Asia. In China, its presence is noted within the South-Central regions. Additionally, it can be found growing in the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Its distribution also extends to the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the East Himalaya. Consequently, these regions define the primary natural habitats for Campylotropis hirtella.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Campylotropis hirtella is characterized by its ability to inhabit diverse montane environments across a significant altitudinal gradient. This species is found at elevations ranging from a minimum of 900 m AMSL to a maximum of 4100 m AMSL, allowing it to occupy various ecological niches from lower montane forests to high-altitude subalpine zones. This broad elevational range suggests a high degree of adaptability to varying temperature regimes, atmospheric pressures, and moisture levels typically encountered in mountainous terrains.

Elevational range max:

4100 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

900 m AMSL

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Campylotropis hirtella has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Fitoterapia
2. Planta medica

Chemicals

Campylotropis hirtella has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, Euscaphic acid, OLEANOLIC ACID, Rosamultin, Ursolic acid.

BETA-SITOSTEROL

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Euscaphic acid

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

OLEANOLIC ACID

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Rosamultin

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Ursolic acid

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

tomentic acid

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Preparations