Lysionotus pauciflorus
Lysionotus pauciflorus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Lysionotus pauciflorus, is a rare medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Native to specific ecological niches, it contains potent bioactive compounds used in traditional healing practices. Understanding its botanical characteristics and chemical profile is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacological applications.
- Family
- Gesneriaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Lysionotus pauciflorusSources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Gesneriaceae, falling under the genus Lysionotus with the specific species Lysionotus pauciflorus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Gesneriaceae |
| Genus | Lysionotus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of East Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central and North-Central provinces. It can also be found growing in the Southeast regions of the country and on the island of Hainan. Beyond the mainland, its habitat extends to the neighboring island nation of Japan. Collectively, these locations highlight its significant range throughout Eastern Asia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China North-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Lysionotus pauciflorus is characterized by its distinct growth form as a tree, exhibiting a robust and structural development. This species possesses a woody nature, featuring persistent lignified tissues that provide the necessary stability and strength for its arboreal habit.
- Growth form :
- tree
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Lysionotus pauciflorus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Nevadensin, Verbascoside.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Nevadensin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Verbascoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Nevadensin
- Journal of chromatography. A
Verbascoside
- Phytochemistry
Conditions
Lysionotus pauciflorus has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include diarrhea, ferroptosis, food hypersensitivity.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ferroptosis | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Food hypersensitivity | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Diarrhea
- Food & function
Ferroptosis
- Journal of natural medicines
Food hypersensitivity
- Food & function
Preparations
Lysionotus pauciflorus has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include PEG-MAE, conventional heating reflux extraction (HRE), organic solvent-MAE.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Peg-mae | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Conventional heating reflux extraction (hre) | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Organic solvent-mae | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Peg-mae
- Journal of chromatography. A
Conventional heating reflux extraction (hre)
- Journal of chromatography. A
Organic solvent-mae
- Journal of chromatography. A