Glycine tomentella
Glycine tomentella, commonly known as a unique species within the legume family, holds significant interest in ethnobotanical studies. Often found in specific tropical or subtropical habitats, this plant is valued for its potential therapeutic properties. Research continues to explore its bioactive compounds and traditional uses in folk medicine practices.
- Scientific name: Glycine tomentella
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 the genus Glycine.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Glycine | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Glycine tomentella, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is commonly called 短绒野大豆 (zh), 闊葉大豆 (zh-tw), or 短绒野大豆 (zh-cn), while it is also identified as 闊葉大豆 (zh) in certain contexts. Additionally, in Arabic, the plant is known as حلوة زغيباء (ar).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 短绒野大豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 闊葉大豆 | Wikidata |
| ar | حلوة زغيباء | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 短绒野大豆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 闊葉大豆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 绒毛大豆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 阔叶大豆 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range stretching across several distinct regions of the Asia-Pacific. In East Asia, its presence is noted in Southeast China as well as on the island of Taiwan. The species also extends into the Malesian region, specifically inhabiting the Philippines. Moving further south into Papuasia, it can be found throughout New Guinea. Finally, its distribution reaches Australia, where it is recorded in New South Wales.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Northern Territory | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | Western Australia | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | New Caledonia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Glycine tomentella has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include daidzein, flavonoids, isoflavones.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| daidzein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoflavones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Glycine tomentella has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Oxidative Stress, anxiety.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Oxidative Stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |