Isodon excisus
Isodon excisuus, commonly known as the Black Locust tree, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it possesses significant antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. This robust species offers unique therapeutic potential, making it a subject of growing interest in natural pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Isodon excisus
- 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. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it falls under the family Lamiaceae. Specifically, 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 native to several specific regions across East Asia. In the Russian Far East, it can be found growing in the Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye territories. Its range also extends significantly into China. Specifically, it is distributed throughout the Manchuria region and China North-Central. This combination of locations defines its natural geographical footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Isodon excisus has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include inflexanin A, inflexanin B, inflexarabdonin A, inflexarabdonin G, inflexarabdonin I.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflexanin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflexanin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflexarabdonin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflexarabdonin G | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflexarabdonin I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflexin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflexinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |