Isodon albopilosus
Isodon albopilosus, commonly known as the White-haired Isodon, is a valuable medicinal plant native to East Asia. Renowned for its therapeutic potential, it is frequently utilized in traditional practices to treat various ailments. Its unique chemical composition offers significant pharmacological interest for modern research into natural healing properties.
- Scientific name: Isodon albopilosus
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation falls under 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, known scientifically as Isodon albopilosus, possesses a specific and localized range within Asia. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the borders of China. More specifically, the species is found throughout the South-Central region of the country. This geographical pattern suggests that the plant thrives in the particular climates found in these provinces. Consequently, its distribution is limited to these particular ecological zones in South-Central China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Isodon albopilosus has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include albopilosin A, amethystonoic acid, coetsanoic acid, excisanin, macrocalyxin C.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| albopilosin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amethystonoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coetsanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| excisanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| macrocalyxin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rabdokunmin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |