Euchresta formosana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Euchresta horsfieldii var. formosana
• Euchresta formosana var. riukiuensis

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and is specifically identified by the genus Euchresta.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in East and Southeast Asia. It can be found growing within the Nansei-shotto islands located in Eastern Asia. Additionally, the species is native to the island of Taiwan. Its range further extends into the Malesia region, specifically within the Philippines. These distinct locations define the natural habitat where this medicinal species thrives.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Euchresta formosana is characterized by its growth form as a tree, exhibiting a robust and perennial structural habit. This plant possesses a woody constitution, featuring lignified stems and branches that provide the necessary rigidity and support for its arboreal stature.

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Euchresta formosana has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemicals

Euchresta formosana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Trifolirhizin.

Trifolirhizin

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Euchresta formosana has 5 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Osteogenic.

Antibacterial

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Anticancer

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antioxidant

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Hepatoprotective

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Osteogenic

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Medicinal Uses

Euchresta formosana has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, wound-healing.

Most Reported Uses