Lespedeza homoloba

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Lespedeza nikkoensis
• Lespedeza sendaica
• Lespedeza rotundiloba
• Lespedeza retusa

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Lespedeza homoloba is characterized by its distinct growth form and structural composition. This species presents as a tree, exhibiting a perennial life cycle with a well-developed architecture. In terms of its structural consistency, the plant is classified as woody, featuring lignified stems and branches that support its upright growth habit.

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Lespedezas homoeloba is characterized by a metabolic framework utilizing the C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates how the plant captures and processes atmospheric carbon dioxide. Under this C3 mechanism, the initial fixation of CO2 occurs via the enzyme Ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (RuBisCO) within the mesophyll cells, leading to the direct production of three-carbon compounds such as 3-phosphoglycerate. This photosynthetic strategy implies that the plant's carbon assimilation efficiency is highly sensitive to environmental variables, particularly temperature and water availability, as the inherent tendency of RuBisCO to engage in photorespiration can impact overall energy efficiency during periods of high thermal stress or stomatal closure. Consequently, the plant's physiological performance and growth rates are closely tied to its ability to manage gas exchange and water use efficiency within the constraints of this C3 metabolic profile.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Lespedeza homoloba has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.

Stem

1. Phytochemistry

Chemicals

Lespedeza homoloba has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,9-dihydroxypterocarp-6a-en, Isoflavonoids, Lespedezol A2.

3,9-dihydroxypterocarp-6a-en

1. Phytochemistry

Isoflavonoids

1. Phytochemistry

Lespedezol A2

1. Phytochemistry

Preparations

Lespedeza homoloba has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include stems.

Stems

1. Phytochemistry