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
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Scientific sources
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Plant Part Sources Confidence
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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
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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 ★☆☆☆☆