Isodon trichocarpus
Isodon trichocarpus, commonly known as the Madagascar Rosewood, is a rare and precious medicinal plant native to Madagascar. Renowned for its unique biochemical properties, it has been traditionally utilized in local healing practices. Today, it remains a subject of scientific interest for its potential pharmacological applications and conservation importance.
- Scientific name: Isodon trichocarpus
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Isodon trichocarpus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Lamiaceae and falls under 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 trichocarpus, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural occurrence is strictly confined to the region of Eastern Asia. Within this vast continent, the species is documented to grow specifically in Japan. Because of this restricted habitat, it is considered an endemic feature of the local Japanese landscape. Consequently, understanding its precise distribution is essential for the conservation of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Isodon trichocarpus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include enmein, oridonin, ponicidin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| enmein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oridonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ponicidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |