Dense leaf Crazyweed
Oxytropis myriophylla · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Dense leaf Crazyweed, scientifically known as Oxytropis myriophylla, is a rare perennial herb native to specific arid regions. Renowned for its distinctive multi-foliate structure, this plant holds significant botanical interest. While primarily studied for its unique ecological niche, its traditional medicinal properties offer fascinating potential for future pharmacological research.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Dense Leaf Crazyweed
- Scientific synonyms
- Oxytropis Verticillaris · Aragallus Verticillaris · 4 more
Names
Common Names
- Dense leaf Crazyweed
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Oxytropis myriophyllaSynonyms
- Oxytropis verticillaris
- Aragallus verticillaris
- Oxytropis myriophylloides
- Spiesia myriophylla
- Phaca myriophylla
- Oxytropis davidi
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Oxytropis myriophyllas, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Fabales. Finally, it is a member of the family Fabaceae and the genus Oxytropis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Oxytropis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across several distinct regions of Northern Asia. In the Siberian territory, its distribution includes the areas of Buryatiya and Chita. Moving further east, the species is found within the Russian Far East, specifically in the Amur and Primorye regions. Additionally, its habitat extends into the Inner Mongolia region of China. Together, these locations define the natural ecological boundaries where the species can be located.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Oxytropis myriophylla has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (6R,9R)-Roseoside, (6R,9S)-Roseoside, Myriophylloside B, Myriophylloside C, Myriophylloside D.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (6R,9R)-Roseoside | Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (6R,9S)-Roseoside | Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Myriophylloside B | Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Myriophylloside C | Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Myriophylloside D | Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Myriophylloside E | Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Myriophylloside F | Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| adenosine | Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Oxytropis myriophylla has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | Frontiers in plant science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |