Oxytropis pseudoglandulosa
Oxytropis pseudoglandulosa, commonly known as a rare member of the Fabaceae family, is a medicinal plant distinguished by its unique glandular structures. Found in specific arid habitats, it holds significant ethnobotanical interest. Researchers study its bioactive compounds to explore potential therapeutic applications in traditional and modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Oxytropis pseudoglandulosa
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Oxytropis pseudoglandulosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified under 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, known as Oxytropis pseudoglandulosa, exhibits a specific geographical range across East and Central Asia. Its distribution is primarily concentrated within the territories of China and Mongolia. In China, the species can be found specifically within the Qinghai province. Moving north, it also inhabits the vast landscapes of Mongolia. Consequently, the plant thrives in these particular high-altitude or continental regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Oxytropis pseudoglandulosa has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Hexadecanoic acid, Methyl benzoate, fokienol, tricosane.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hexadecanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methyl benzoate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fokienol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tricosane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Oxytropis pseudoglandulosa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |