Flemingia prostrata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions in East Asia. In mainland China, it can be found spanning the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence is also noted on the tropical island of Hainan. Beyond the mainland, the species is distributed throughout Taiwan and the Nansei-shotto islands. These locations collectively define the natural range of Flemingia prostrata.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Flemingia prostrata is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist in its environment over multiple growing seasons. As a perennial species, it does not complete its life cycle in a single season like annuals or two seasons like biennials, but instead establishes a long-term presence within its ecological niche. This extended lifespan enables the plant to undergo repeated cycles of vegetative growth and reproductive phases, contributing to its stability and ability to colonize specific habitats. Through its perennial nature, Flemingia prostrata can endure seasonal fluctuations, focusing energy on root development and structural maintenance to support continuous life processes over several years.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Flemingia prostata is characterized by its diverse growth habits and structural adaptations. It primarily functions as a terrestrial plant, though it exhibits versatility across aquatic, semiaquatic, and terrestrial habitats. Structurally, the plant presents a complex growth form, manifesting both as a shrub and a subshrub. While it possesses a woody texture, its physical habit can be described as self-supporting rather than acting as an obligatory or facultative climber. Furthermore, Flemingia prostata is an independent organism, showing no parasitic behavior in its development.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

shrub

Growth form :

subshrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Flemingia prostrata has 1 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
2. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry
3. Magnetic resonance in chemistry : MRC

Preparations

Flemingia prostrata has 2 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include 75% ethanolic extract of the roots, methanol (95%) extract of the roots.

75% ethanolic extract of the roots

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Methanol (95%) extract of the roots

1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry