Disporopsis aspersa
Disporopsis aspersa, commonly known as the "rough-leaved plant," is a significant medicinal herb utilized in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently employed to treat various ailments, including inflammation and skin conditions, offering a natural approach to wellness through its unique phytochemical profile.
- Scientific name: Disporopsis aspersa
- Family: Asparagaceae
- 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 and the order Asparagales, it is further categorized into the family Asparagaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Disporopsis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Asparagaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Disporopsis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Disporoopsis asperca, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to by multiple names, including 散斑竹根七, 散斑肖万寿竹, and 小叶眼树莲, with the name 散斑竹根七 also being specifically used in the simplified Chinese variants 散斑竹根七 and 散斑竹根七 (zh-hans and zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 散斑竹根七 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 散斑竹根七 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 散斑竹根七 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小叶眼树莲 | Wikidata |
| zh | 散斑肖万寿竹 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific regional presence within the diverse landscapes of East Asia. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the borders of China. More specifically, the species can be found growing across the South-Central regions of the country. Additionally, its distribution extends into the Southeast portions of China. These distinct geographical zones define the known range for Disporoopsis aspersa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Disporoopsis aspersa, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which encompass the leaves, stems, and flowers, contain the concentrated bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic applications. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the essential phytochemicals required to prepare various medicinal decoctions or extracts used in treating specific ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Disporopsis aspersa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include fat, lysine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lysine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Disporopsis aspersa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |