Crotalaria linifolia
Crotalaria linifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Crotalaria linifolia, is a distinctive medicinal plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Native to specific tropical regions, it is highly valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties. This versatile herb is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern research.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Crotalaria linifoliaDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical presence across several key regions in East Asia. In mainland China, its range extends through the South-Central provinces and into the Southeast. It is also documented to grow in the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Furthermore, the species can be found on the tropical island of Hainan. Finally, its distribution includes the island of Taiwan within Eastern Asia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| China | Tibet |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Crotalaria linifolia has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2'-Hydroxygenistein, Crotafuran E, apigenin, daidzein.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 2'-Hydroxygenistein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Crotafuran E | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daidzein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
2'-Hydroxygenistein
- Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters
Crotafuran E
- Journal of natural products
apigenin
- Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters
daidzein
- Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters
Preparations
Crotalaria linifolia has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include bark, barks.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Bark | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Barks | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Bark
- Journal of natural products
Barks
- Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters