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
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Euchresta japonicaSynonyms
- Euchresta trifoliolata
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Euchresta | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known for its medicinal properties, utilizes various specialized structures to ensure its survival and reproduction. The underground system consists of robust lateral roots that anchor the plant firmly into the soil and facilitate the efficient absorption of nutrients and water. Above the ground, the plant produces delicate inflorescences, which are the flowering clusters that serve as the reproductive centers, attracting pollinators to ensure the continuation of the species.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Frontiers in plant science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antitumor | Bioorganic chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Euchresta japonica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Cancer.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer | Bioorganic chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |