Hedysarum semenowii
Hedysarum semenowii, commonly known as Semenov's brake, is a resilient leguminous shrub native to the arid landscapes of Central Asia. Renowned for its medicinal potential, this plant is studied for its bioactive compounds, which offer therapeutic properties, making it a significant subject in ethnobotanical and pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Hedysarum semenowii
- 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. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Hedysarum and the species Hedysarum semenowii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hedysarum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within the Central Asian landscape. Specifically, its natural habitat extends through the territories of Kazakhstan. It is also found within the mountainous and arid environments of Kyrgyzstan. Furthermore, its geographical range reaches into the eastern reaches of China. The species is most notably documented in the Xinjiang region of the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hedysarum semenowii has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Medicarpin, Medicarpin glucoside, afrormosin, calycosin, citric acid.
- Total chemicals
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Medicarpin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Medicarpin glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| afrormosin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calycosin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| citric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| formononetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoflavones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liquiritigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hedysarum semenowii has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hedysarum semenowii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus epidermidis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |