Campylotropis hirtella
Campylotropis hirtella, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in traditional practices, holds immense pharmacological potential. Native to specific tropical regions, this plant is valued for its bioactive compounds. Research continues to explore its therapeutic applications, particularly in treating various ailments and offering natural alternatives in modern herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Campylotropis hirtella
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Campylotropis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Campylotropis hirtella, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context and regional usage. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 毛杭子梢, 大红袍, and 三叶豆, all of which are represented under the language codes zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn as 毛杭子梢.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 毛杭子梢 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 毛杭子梢 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 毛杭子梢 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大红袍 | Wikidata |
| zh | 三叶豆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛笐子梢 | Wikidata |
| zh | 锈钉子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛[艹/杭]子梢 | Wikidata |
| zh | 地油根 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大和红 | Wikidata |
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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Campylotropis hirtellella, utilizes its roots as a vital component for both its biological stability and its potential medicinal applications. The root system serves to anchor the plant securely within its natural habitat while facilitating the absorption of essential nutrients and water from the soil. In traditional medicinal practices, the roots of such species are often studied for their bioactive compounds, which may offer therapeutic benefits when processed correctly.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Campylotropis hirtella has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beta-sitosterol, euscaphic acid, oleanolic acid, rosamultin, tomentic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| euscaphic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosamultin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tomentic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |