Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora
Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora, commonly known as a unique species within the licorice family, is a medicinal plant valued for its bioactive compounds. Native to specific arid regions, it possesses significant pharmacological potential. Researchers explore its roots for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, highlighting its importance in traditional and modern herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Glycyrrhiza as the species Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Glycyrrhiza | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is known as 刺果甘草 (zh), which is consistently used across different writing systems including Simplified Chinese (zh-cn, zh-hans) and Traditional Chinese (zh-tw). Additionally, in Arabic, the species is identified as عرقسوس شاحب الأزهار (ar).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 刺果甘草 | Wikidata |
| ar | عرقسوس شاحب الأزهار | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 刺果甘草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 刺果甘草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 刺果甘草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 胡苍耳 | Wikidata |
| zh | 狗甘草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 马狼秆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 马狼柴 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several distinct regions within East Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is recorded in the Khabarovsk and Primorye territories. Its range extends significantly into China, where it can be found in the South-Central region. Furthermore, the species inhabits the northern parts of China, specifically within Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. These various locations highlight the broad ecological footprint of Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora across these borders.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora, utilizes its specific morphology to thrive in its natural habitat, with its most significant medicinal component being the hairy root. This specialized root structure serves not only as an anchor and nutrient absorber for the plant but also as the primary reservoir for its bioactive compounds. In traditional and herbal applications, the hairy root is carefully harvested and processed to extract the therapeutic elements that characterize this species.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hairy root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include calycosin 7-O-glucoside, macedonoside C, medicarpin 3-O-glucoside.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| calycosin 7-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| macedonoside C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| medicarpin 3-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |