Phyllolobium chinense
Phyllolobium chinense, commonly known as Chinese Phyllolobium, is a significant medicinal plant native to East Asia. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to address various ailments. Modern research continues to explore its bioactive compounds for potential therapeutic applications in holistic healthcare.
- Scientific name: Phyllolobium chinense
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is specifically nested within the family Fabaceae. Its taxonomic identity is further defined by its classification under the genus Phyllolobium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phyllolobium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Phyllolobium chinense, is known by several different common names across various Chinese linguistic contexts. In standard Chinese (zh), it is frequently referred to as 蔓黄芪, 扁茎黄芪, or 背扁黄芪. These same names are utilized in Simplified Chinese (zh-hans) and specifically within mainland China (zh-cn) as 蔓黄芪.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 蔓黄芪 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 蔓黄芪 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 蔓黄芪 | Wikidata |
| zh | 扁茎黄芪 | Wikidata |
| zh | 背扁黄芪 | Wikidata |
| zh | 沙苑蒺藜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 背扁膨果豆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 沙苑子 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across various regions of China. It can be found throughout the South-Central parts of the country. Additionally, its presence extends into the northern territories of Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. The species also inhabits the North-Central regions of China. Finally, its range reaches as far west as the province of Qinghai.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Phyllolobium chinense, utilizes its seeds as a vital component of its reproductive cycle and potential medicinal profile. These seeds serve as the vessel for genetic continuity, housing the embryo necessary to produce new generations of the species. In the context of traditional botanical studies, the specific properties and chemical compositions found within the seeds are often examined to understand their unique contributions to the plant's overall medicinal efficacy.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Phyllolobium chinense has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |