Euchresta tubulosa
Euchresta tubulosa, commonly known as a medicinal climber, is a fascinating plant valued in traditional herbal practices. Native to tropical regions, it is often utilized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Researchers study its bioactive compounds to explore potential applications in treating various ailments, highlighting its significant botanical and pharmacological importance.
- Scientific name: Euchresta tubulosa
- Family: Fabaceae
- 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, it is positioned in the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by 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 |
Common Names
This plant, Euchresta tubulosa, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to by the names 管萼山豆根 and 鄂豆根.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 管萼山豆根 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鄂豆根 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Euchresta tubulosa, exhibits a specific distribution across parts of East and Southeast Asia. Within China, it can be found inhabiting the regions of South-Central China. Additionally, its range extends into the Southeast provinces of the same country. Moving further south, the species is also documented within the Indo-China region. Specifically, its presence is confirmed in the nation of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Euchresta tubulosa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include matrine, oxymatrine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| matrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxymatrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |