Isodon flavidus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Plectranthus flavidus
• Rabdosia flavida

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Isodon flavidus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic position is defined by its placement within the genus Isodon.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Isodon flavidus, possesses a specific and localized geographical range. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the southern and central regions of China. Within these South-Central provinces, the species thrives in particular ecological niches. This distribution pattern suggests that the plant is native to this specific part of East Asia. Consequently, its wild populations are most frequently encountered in these designated Chinese territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Isodon flavidus is characterized by its distinct structural growth patterns, specifically identified through its life form classifications. Within the botanical framework of survival strategies, the species exhibits the characteristics of a hemicryptophyte, a designation that indicates its perennating buds are located at or just below the soil surface, allowing it to endure seasonal environmental shifts. Furthermore, its life history is categorized by its status as a hemicryptophyte, distinguishing its physiological development and seasonal regenerative cycles from other life forms such as phanerophytes or therophytes. This specific life history allows the plant to maintain persistence in its habitat by protecting its vital growing points near the substrate, facilitating its long-term survival and cyclical growth patterns.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Isodon flavidus is characterized by its growth habit as a self-supporting climber, meaning it possesses the structural integrity to ascend or spread without requiring external support for its primary framework. In terms of its nutritional strategy, the plant functions as an independent organism, exhibiting no parasitic tendencies and maintaining its own metabolic processes without relying on a host. Furthermore, it is classified as a terrestrial plant, establishing its root systems and growth cycle within the soil rather than functioning as an epiphyte.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Isodon flavidus has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Isodon flavidus has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antimicrobial.

Antifungal

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antimicrobial

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Isodon flavidus has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include athlete's foot.

Athlete's foot

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Isodon flavidus has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extract.

Methanol extract

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology