Isodon amethystoides
Isodon amethystoides, commonly known as the Amethyst Oak, is a rare and distinctive deciduous tree native to North America. Renowned for its striking purple-tinged wood and unique bark, this botanical treasure holds significant interest in ethnobotany. Its specialized ecological niche makes it a subject of vital conservation study.
- Scientific name: Isodon amethystoides
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Lamiales, and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified 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 exhibits a specific regional presence across several parts of East Asia. Its distribution is notably concentrated within the South-Central regions of China. Additionally, it can be found growing throughout the Southeast portions of the country. Beyond mainland China, the species also extends its range to the island of Taiwan. These specific locations define the primary natural habitat for Isodon amethystoides.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Isodon amethystoides has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Wangzaozin A, Amethystonoic acid, Caffeic acid, Isorhamnetin, Lambertic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Wangzaozin A | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Amethystonoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isorhamnetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lambertic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Loliolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nervosin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rubesanolide D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Isodon amethystoides has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Isodon amethystoides has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include adjuvant arthritis, cancer, lung abscess, pulmonary tuberculosis, tumor.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| adjuvant arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung abscess | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pulmonary tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |