Isodon scoparius
Isodon scoparius, commonly known as the Japanese Raisin Tree, is a deciduous flowering plant native to East Asia. Valued in traditional medicine, its bark and leaves possess various bioactive properties. This resilient species is often studied for its potential therapeutic applications and its ornamental beauty in diverse landscapes.
- Scientific name: Isodon scoparius
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Isodon. Specifically, this medicinal species is known as Isodon scoparius.
| 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 specifically native to a certain region within the Asian continent. Its natural habitat is primarily located in China. More specifically, the species is found throughout the South-Central part of the country. This localized range suggests that it thrives under the particular environmental conditions of that area. Consequently, its geographical distribution is quite concentrated within this single province.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Isodon scoparius has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Compound 2, isoscoparin D, isoscoparin E, isoscoparin F, isoscoparin G.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Compound 2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoscoparin D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoscoparin E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoscoparin F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoscoparin G | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoscoparin H | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoscoparin I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoscoparin L | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopariusicide A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |