Caragana balchaschensis
Caragana balchaschensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Caragana balchaschensis, scientifically known as Caragana balchaschensis, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to the mountainous regions of Central Asia. Renowned for its ability to thrive in harsh, arid climates, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value, offering unique medicinal properties used in traditional remedies to support overall health.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Caragana Andassaica · Caragana Grandiflora Var. Balchaschensis
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Caragana balchaschensisSynonyms
- Caragana andassaica
- Caragana grandiflora var. balchaschensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Fabales and belongs to the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is a member of the genus Caragana, known scientifically as Caragana balchaschensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Caragana | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Caragana balchaschensis, exhibits a specific geographical range across several distinct regions. Its distribution begins in Eastern Europe, where it can be found throughout East European Russia. Moving westward and southward, the species is also widely distributed across Central Asia. Within this central region, it is specifically documented to grow in Kazakhstan. Additionally, the plant extends its reach into the territory of Kirgizstan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Caragana balchaschensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Glucosides, quercetin.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Glucosides | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Caragana balchaschensis has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, arthritis, fatigue, migraine, neuralgia.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatigue | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| migraine | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuralgia | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |