Euchresta japonica
Euchresta japonica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Euchresta japonica, is a versatile climbing shrub native to East Asia. Long valued in traditional medicine, this plant is primarily utilized for its diverse therapeutic properties, including its ability to treat inflammation, clear heat, and detoxify the body, making it a significant botanical resource.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Euchresta Trifoliolata
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Euchresta japonicaSynonyms
- Euchresta trifoliolata
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is a member of the genus Euchresta.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Euchresta |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in East Asia. In China, it can be found growing throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its range also extends naturally to the islands of Japan within Eastern Asia. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit the Korean Peninsula. Together, these areas define the primary geographical footprint of Euchresta japonica.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
| Eastern Asia | Korea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Euchresta japonica is characterized by its growth form as a tree, exhibiting a robust and established structure. In terms of its physical composition, the plant is distinctly woody, possessing firm, lignified tissues that support its arboreal habit and provide the necessary structural integrity for its development.
- Growth form :
- tree
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Euchresta japonica 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.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Frontiers in plant science
Chemicals
Euchresta japonica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Sophoridine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sophoridine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Frontiers in plant science
Sophoridine
- Bioorganic chemistry
Activities
Euchresta japonica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antitumor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antitumor
- Bioorganic chemistry
Conditions
Euchresta japonica has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Cancer.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cancer
- Bioorganic chemistry