Eremosparton songoricum
Eremosparton songoricum, commonly known as a rare medicinal shrub, is an endemic species primarily found in the arid regions of Central Asia. Valued for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly in traditional medicine for treating various ailments through its potent antioxidant and bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Eremosparton songoricum
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by its genus, Eremosparton.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eremosparton | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Eremosparton songoricum, is known by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is referred to as 准噶尔无叶豆 (zh), specifically 准噶尔无叶豆 (zh-cn) in Mainland China, and 准噶爾無葉豆 (zh-tw) in Taiwan.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 准噶尔无叶豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 准噶尔无叶豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 准噶爾無葉豆 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range of occurrence across several regions in Central Asia and East Asia. Within the territory of Central Asia, it can be found growing in the country of Kazakhstan. Its distribution extends further into Central Asia, where it is also documented in Kirgizstan. Additionally, the species is located within the eastern reaches of the continent in China. Specifically, it inhabits the Xinjiang region of China as part of its natural habitat.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Eremosparton songoricum, is characterized by its growth habit as a perennial herb that thrives in specific arid or semi-arid environments. As a medicinal herb, its physiological structure is adapted to conserve moisture while supporting its bioactive properties. The vegetative and reproductive components of this herb are often the focus of pharmacological interest, as the specific chemical constituents concentrated within its tissues contribute to its traditional healing applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| herb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Eremosparton songoricum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5,7-dihydroxy-3',4'-dimethoxyflavone, 5-hydroxy-7,4'-dimethoxyflavone.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5,7-dihydroxy-3',4'-dimethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-hydroxy-7,4'-dimethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |