Corethrodendron multijugum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Hedysarum multijugum
• Corethrodendron multijugum f. albiflorum
• Hedysarum multijugum f. albiflorus
• Hedysarum multijugum var. apiculatum

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is a member of the Fabaceae family. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Corethrodenron.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. In Middle Europe, its presence is specifically noted within Germany. Moving toward Asia, it can be found throughout various parts of China, including the South-Central territories. The species also inhabits the North-Central regions of China as well as the province of Qinghai. Additionally, its range extends northward into the Inner Mongolia region of China.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Corethrogyne multijugum is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a long-lived plant, it establishes itself within its ecological niche and undergoes seasonal cycles of growth, flowering, and dormancy. This perennial nature enables the plant to accumulate resources over time, facilitating reproductive success and resilience against environmental fluctuations compared to annual or biennial species. Through its extended life cycle, it maintains a continuous presence in its habitat, contributing to the stability of its local ecosystem.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Corethrodenron multijugum is characterized by its growth form as a perennial herb and a forb, exhibiting a woody structure that distinguishes its physical habit.

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

forb

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

Reproduction in Corethrodenron multijugum is primarily achieved through the production of seeds contained within its flowering structures, which facilitate the dispersal and establishment of new individuals. The reproductive success of this species is closely tied to its seed characteristics, which play a critical role in its life cycle and colonization potential. Quantitatively, the seeds exhibit a specific mass profile essential for their developmental and dispersal mechanics; specifically, the seed mass has a recorded mean value of 0.1788 g. This seed mass is a key metric in understanding the energy investment per offspring and the subsequent survival rates of the progeny in its natural habitat.

Seed mass mean:

0.1788 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Corethrodendron multijugum 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. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
2. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Corethrodendron multijugum has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,3,9-Trimethoxycoumestan, 7-hydroxy-4'-methoxy-isoflavone, Aureol, BETA-SITOSTEROL, Betulic acid.

1,3,9-Trimethoxycoumestan

1. Journal of natural products

7-hydroxy-4'-methoxy-isoflavone

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Aureol

1. Journal of natural products

BETA-SITOSTEROL

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Betulic acid

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Soyasaponin I

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

Soyasaponin II

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

Soyasaponin II methyl ester

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

Soyasaponin bg

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

Preparations

Corethrodendron multijugum has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include roots.

Roots

1. Journal of natural products