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Hedysarum nitidum

Hedysarum nitidum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Hedysarum nitidum, scientifically known as Hedysarum nitidum, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its therapeutic potential. Native to specific tropical regions, this species is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies to address diverse health concerns, offering a natural approach to wellness through its unique bioactive phytochemical properties.

Family
Fabaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Hedysarum Varium Subsp. Nitidum · Hedysarum Viciifolium · 4 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Hedysarum nitidum

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Hedysarum nitidum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. It is ultimately identified by its genus, Hedysarum.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae
Genus Hedysarum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant possesses a very specific and limited geographical range within the natural world. Its known distribution is confined primarily to the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the species is documented to grow within the borders of Türkiye. Because of this narrow localization, it is considered an endemic element of the local flora. Consequently, its habitat is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions found in this particular part of the world.

Region Area
Western Asia Türkiye

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Hedysarum nitidum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-Hydroxycinnamic acid, EICOSANE, Hexahydrofarnesyl acetone, Humulene epoxide II, caffeic acid.

Chemicals reported in Hedysarum nitidum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
2-Hydroxycinnamic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
EICOSANE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hexahydrofarnesyl acetone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Humulene epoxide II 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
caffeic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
n-Octanal 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
p-Hydroxybenzoic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

2-Hydroxycinnamic acid

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

EICOSANE

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Hexahydrofarnesyl acetone

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Humulene epoxide II

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

caffeic acid

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

n-Octanal

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

p-Hydroxybenzoic acid

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Activities

Hedysarum nitidum has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.

Activities reported in Hedysarum nitidum
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cytotoxic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antibacterial

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Antimicrobial

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Antioxidant

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Cytotoxic

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Medicinal Uses

Hedysarum nitidum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hyperpigmentation.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
hyperpigmentation Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆