Derris taiwaniana
Derris taiwaniana, commonly known as a medicinal legume native to Taiwan, holds significant botanical interest. Often utilized in traditional practices, this plant contains bioactive compounds valued for their potential therapeutic properties. Understanding its chemical profile and ecological niche is essential for exploring its future applications in natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Derris taiwaniana
- 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 further organized into the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by the genus Derris, as seen in its species name, Derris taiwaniana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Derris | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Derris taiwaniana, is known by several regional common names depending on the language and specific dialect used. In Chinese, it is referred to as 厚果鱼藤 (zh), a name that is also used in its simplified form as 厚果鱼藤 (zh-hans) and specifically within mainland China as 厚果鱼藤 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 厚果鱼藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 厚果鱼藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 厚果鱼藤 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central provinces to the Southeast. Its range also extends into the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Moving toward Eastern Asia, the species is notably present in Taiwan. Additionally, its habitat reaches the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the Assam region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Derris taiwaniana, utilizes its various morphological structures to facilitate growth and survival in its natural habitat. The stems serve as the primary structural support and transport system, allowing the plant to climb and reach for sunlight. Complementing this structure, the leaves are specialized organs designed for photosynthesis, capturing solar energy to fuel the plant's metabolic processes and contribute to its overall medicinal potency.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Derris taiwaniana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor-Promoter.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antitumor-Promoter | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |