Lysionotus pauciflorus
Lysionotus pauciflorus, commonly known as the Sparse-flowered Lysiono, is a rare medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Native to specific subtropical regions, it contains bioactive compounds used in traditional healing to reduce inflammation and support digestive health. This botanical treasure offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Lysionotus pauciflorus
- Family: Gesneriaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Gesneriaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lysionotus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Lysionotus pauciflorus, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 吊石苣苔, 吊石苣苔 (simplified), 吊石苣苔 (China), 岩豇豆, and 石吊苣苔.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 吊石苣苔 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 吊石苣苔 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 吊石苣苔 | Wikidata |
| zh | 岩豇豆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 石吊苣苔 | Wikidata |
| zh | 石吊兰 | Wikidata |
| zh | 吊石兰 | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Lysionotus pauciflorus, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through the application of its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the leaves, stems, and flowers, are often harvested to prepare decoctions or extracts. Within these aerial parts, specific bioactive compounds such as nevadensin have been identified, contributing to the plant's overall therapeutic profile and medicinal efficacy.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| nevadensin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lysionotus pauciflorus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include nevadensin, verbascoside.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| nevadensin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| verbascoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lysionotus pauciflorus has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diarrhea, ferroptosis, food hypersensitivity.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferroptosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| food hypersensitivity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |