Lotus japonicus
Lotus japonicus, commonly known as a model legume, is a small aquatic plant essential to plant biology research. Renowned for its efficient nitrogen-fixing symbiotic relationships with rhizobia, it serves as a vital tool for studying root development, nodulation, and nutrient signaling, providing profound insights into legume evolutionary biology.
- Scientific name: Lotus japonicus
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is a member of the family Fabaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Lotus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lotus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is referred to as 百脉根, while in Arabic, it is called لوطس ياباني. In Persian, the species is identified as آهوماش ژاپنی, and in Japanese, it is commonly known as ミヤコグサ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 百脉根 | Wikidata |
| ar | لوطس ياباني | Wikidata |
| fa | آهوماش ژاپنی | Wikidata |
| ja | ミヤコグサ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the regions of Eastern Asia. Within this area, its presence is noted in the nation of Japan. It can also be found growing in Korea and the islands of Nansei-shoto. Furthermore, the species extends its range to include Taiwan. These specific locations define the natural geographical footprint of Lotus japonicus.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lotus japonicus has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include L-Phe, PA, PAs, cytokinin, l-phe.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| L-Phe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PAs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cytokinin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| l-phe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| l-phenylalanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl jasmonate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| uricase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lotus japonicus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include phenylketonuria.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| phenylketonuria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |