Indigofera kirilowii
Indigofera kirilowii, commonly known as a medicinal shrub within the Fabaceae family, is a significant botanical species valued for its therapeutic potential. Native to specific tropical regions, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering promising bioactive compounds for contemporary pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Indigofera kirilowii
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is a member of the family Fabaceae and is classified under the genus Indigofera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Indigofera | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several regions in East Asia. Within China, its distribution extends from the northern reaches of Inner Mongolia and Manchuria to the central-northern territories. It is also documented to grow throughout the China Southeast region. Beyond the Chinese mainland, the species can be found in the eastern part of the continent. Specifically, its presence is noted within the country of Japan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Indigofera kirilowii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include kirilowin A, kirilowin B.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| kirilowin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kirilowin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Indigofera kirilowii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Toxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Toxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Indigofera kirilowii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include sore throat.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| sore throat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |