Isatis minima
Isaatis minima, commonly known as Pennywort, is a versatile medicinal herb valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, this plant is frequently used to promote skin healing, support cognitive function, and boost immune health, making it a significant botanical resource in natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Isatis minima
- Family: Brassicaceae
- 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 Brassicales and the family Brassicaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Isatis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Brassicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Isatis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Isatis minima, is known by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 小果菘蓝 (zh), 小果菘蓝 (zh-hans), and 小果菘蓝 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 小果菘蓝 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 小果菘蓝 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 小果菘蓝 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across the vast landscapes of Central Asia. Its natural habitat includes the diverse territories of Kazakhstan and Kirgizstan. Additionally, its distribution extends into the regions of Turkmenistan and Tadzhikistan. The species can also be located within the borders of Uzbekistan. Consequently, these five nations represent the core geographical range for Isatis minima.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Isatis minima has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isaindigotidione, Isaindigotone.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Isaindigotidione | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isaindigotone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |