Isodon rugosus
Isodon rugosus, commonly known as the American custardodendron, is a deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States. While primarily valued for its dense, durable timber, this species holds significant ethnobotanical interest. Its various parts have been traditionally utilized in folk medicine for their potential therapeutic and restorative properties.
- Scientific name: Isodon rugosus
- 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, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Isodon, specifically the species Isodon rugosus.
| 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 broad geographical range that spans multiple distinct regions across Asia. Within Western Asia, its presence can be documented in the country of Afghanistan. It is also found within the Arabian Peninsula, specifically in the nation of Oman. Moving toward the East, its distribution extends into China, specifically within the Tibet region. Finally, the species is prevalent across the Indian Subcontinent, covering both Bangladesh and the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Isodon rugosus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include rosmarinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Isodon rugosus has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Isodon rugosus has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus subtilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus epidermidis.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |