Lespedeza homoloba
Lespedeza homoloba, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in tropical regions, holds immense ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Exploring its bioactive compounds offers promising insights into developing natural treatments for modern health challenges.
- Scientific name: Lespedeza homoloba
- Family: Fabaceae
- 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 Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and specifically assigned to the genus Lespedeza. As a member of the Lespedeza genus, Lespedeza homoloba represents a specific medicinal species within this diverse botanical lineage.
| 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, Lespedezas homolobas, is known by various regional names depending on the language and local dialect. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Lespedeza, while in Chinese, it is known as 钩子草 (Gōuzi cǎo). In Vietnamese, the plant is called Cỏ móc, and in Thai, it is referred to as หญ้าพยับหมอก (Yâa pyàp mawk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Lespedeza homoloba, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural occurrence is concentrated within the region of Eastern Asia. Specifically, the species can be found growing natively in Japan. This narrow distribution suggests that the plant is highly adapted to the particular environmental conditions of that island nation. Consequently, it remains a localized component of the Japanese flora.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Lespedeza homoleba, is characterized by its specific morphological structure, where the stems serve as a vital component of its physical framework. These stems provide the necessary structural support to elevate the foliage and reproductive organs, facilitating optimal sunlight absorption and efficient nutrient transport throughout the organism. In the context of its medicinal properties, the stems contribute to the overall botanical profile of the species, representing a key part of the plant's anatomy.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lespedeza homoloba has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,9-Dihydroxypterocarp-6a-en, isoflavonoids, lespedezol A2.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3,9-Dihydroxypterocarp-6a-en | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoflavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lespedezol A2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |