Oxytropis trichophysa
Oxytropis trichophysa, commonly known as a member of the legume family, is a resilient perennial herb native to arid mountainous regions. Renowned for its distinctive hairy foliage and vibrant pea-like flowers, this medicinal plant is traditionally studied for its unique phytochemical properties and potential therapeutic applications in herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Oxytropis trichophysa
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Oxytropis trichophysa, 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 situated within 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 broad distribution across several distinct regions of Northern and Central Asia. In the vast territory of Siberia, it can be found specifically within the Altay and Tuva regions. Its range extends southward into Central Asia, where it is documented in Kazakhstan. The species is also well-established in China, particularly across the North-Central provinces. Finally, its presence is noted in the westernmost reaches of China within the Xinjiang region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Activities
Oxytropis trichophysa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |