Lespedeza cyrtobotrya
Lespedeza cyrtobotrya, commonly known as a significant medicinal legume, holds profound value in traditional herbal practices. Native to specific Asian regions, this plant is utilized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Researchers increasingly explore its bioactive compounds, aiming to unlock its potential for treating various ailments and supporting human health.
- Scientific name: Lespedeza cyrtobotrya
- Family: Fabaceae
- 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 and the order Fabales. Finally, it is a member of the family Fabaceae, specifically situated within the genus Lespedeza.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lespedeza | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lespedeza cyrtobotrya, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Korea, it is called 참싸리 (ko), while in Japan, it is commonly known as マルバハギ (ja). In Chinese-speaking regions, the names are consistent across different scripts, being identified as 短梗胡枝子 in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw), Simplified Chinese (zh-cn), and general Mandarin (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ko | 참싸리 | Wikidata |
| zh | 短梗胡枝子 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 短梗胡枝子 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 短梗胡枝子 | Wikidata |
| ja | マルバハギ | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 短梗胡枝子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 短序胡枝子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 籽条 | Wikidata |
| zh | 圆叶胡枝子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 铁扫帚 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Eastern Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is specifically noted within the Primorye region. Its range extends significantly into China, where it can be found in Manchuria, China North-Central, and China Southeast. Furthermore, the species is also distributed throughout Eastern Asia, including Japan. Together, these locations highlight the broad environmental adaptability of Lespedeza cyrtobotrya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Lespedeza cyrtobotrya, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties which are derived from its aerial parts. These above-ground structures include the stems, leaves, and flowers, which collectively contain the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic applications. By utilizing the aerial parts, practitioners can access the essential elements of the plant that interact with the environment to synthesize its healing constituents.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lespedeza cyrtobotrya has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |