Caragana microphylla
Caragana microphylla, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in South American biodiversity, offers remarkable therapeutic potential. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally utilized for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Understanding its phytochemical profile is essential for exploring new advancements in natural pharmacology and holistic healing.
- Scientific name: Caragana microphylla
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, falling within the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, the medicinal species is identified by the genus Caragana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Caragana | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Caragana microphylla, is known by various common names depending on the language and region. In German, it is referred to as Kleinblättriger Erbsenstrauch, while in Azerbaijani, it is called Xırdayarpaq xostək. Its names in Chinese also vary slightly by script and region, being identified as 小叶锦鸡儿 (zh), 小叶锦鸡儿 (zh-cn), and 小葉錦鷄兒 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Kleinblättriger Erbsenstrauch | Wikidata |
| zh | 小叶锦鸡儿 | Wikidata |
| az | Xırdayarpaq xostək | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 小叶锦鸡儿 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 小葉錦鷄兒 | Wikidata |
| ar | شجرة البزلة | Wikidata |
| zh | 小叶锦鸡 | Wikidata |
| zh | 雪里洼 | Wikidata |
| zh | 乌禾日一哈日嘎纳 | Wikidata |
| zh | 阿拉他嘎纳 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several distinct regions of Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. In the western portions of its habitat, it can be found growing within Belarus and throughout the Baltic States. Its distribution extends further southeast to include the territories of Ukraine and South European Russia. Moving towards the east, the species is also documented in the Siberian region, specifically near Chita. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's ability to inhabit diverse environments across the Eurasian landmass.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Belarus | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Caragana microphylla, is a resilient shrub known for its various medicinal and structural properties, with its roots playing a significant role in its biological profile. The roots of this species are deeply embedded in the soil, serving not only to anchor the plant in often arid environments but also as a reservoir for various phytochemical compounds. In traditional herbal practices, different parts of the Caragana genus are often studied, but the roots are particularly noted for their potential bioactive constituents which may offer therapeutic benefits when processed correctly.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Caragana microphylla has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beta-sitosterol, daucosterol, ferulic acid, ononin, pseudobaptigenin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ononin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pseudobaptigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trifolirhizin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |