Isodon adenanthus
Isodon adenanthus, commonly known as the "Yellow Icaco," is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Valued in traditional medicine, its leaves and bark possess significant bioactive properties, often utilized for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. This resilient plant remains a key subject in ethnobotanical research studies.
- Scientific name: Isodon adenanthus
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Isodon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Isodon | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is specifically found within a limited geographical range in East Asia. Its natural habitat is restricted to the South-Central regions of China. Within these provinces, it thrives in the particular environmental conditions offered by the local terrain. Because of this specific localization, the species is considered a regional component of the Chinese flora. Consequently, its distribution pattern is characterized by this concentrated presence in South-Central China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |