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Isodon nervosus

Isodon nervosus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Isodon nervosus, is a deciduous hardwood tree native to North America, often called Black Ash. While primarily valued for its durable timber, this species holds significance in traditional ecological knowledge. Understanding its botanical characteristics and habitat is essential for studying forest biodiversity and potential medicinal applications.

Family
Lamiaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Aerial Part
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Plectranthus Nervosus · Rabdosia Stenophylla · 4 more

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Isodon nervosus

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Isodon nervosus, 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. 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 range of occurrence across various regions of the country. Its presence is noted in China South-Central, where it thrives in certain ecological niches. Additionally, the species can be found extending into China North-Central. The geographical reach also encompasses the diverse landscapes of China Southeast. Together, these regions define the primary distribution pattern for Isodon nervosus.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP
China China North-Central WCVP
China China Southeast WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, commonly known as Swamp Tupelo, is primarily valued for its medicinal potential found within its aerial part. While much of the botanical interest lies in the structural integrity of its wood, the aerial parts—which encompass the leaves, stems, and reproductive structures—contain the phytochemical compounds necessary for therapeutic applications. In traditional practices, various components of the aerial part may be utilized to extract bioactive substances, making the visible, above-ground portions of the plant essential for study and use in herbal medicine.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
aerial part Journal of Asian natural products research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Isodon nervosus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include NERVONIN A.

Chemicals reported in Isodon nervosus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
NERVONIN A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

NERVONIN A

  1. Journal of natural products