Isodon oresbius
Isodon oresbius, commonly known as the "Spanish mahogany," is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it has been utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Exploring its pharmacological potential offers promising insights into developing new natural therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Isodon oresbius
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant 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, the species Isodon oreasbius is situated within 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 oresbius, possesses a specific and localized geographical range. Its natural distribution is primarily centered within the southern regions of China. More specifically, it can be found thriving in the South-Central part of the country. This particular area provides the unique environmental conditions necessary for its survival. Consequently, the species remains a characteristic element of the local flora in these Chinese provinces.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Isodon oresbius has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ursolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |