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flat-stem milk-vetch

Phyllolobium chinense · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (22 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Flat-stem milk-vetch, scientifically known as Phyllolobium chinense, is a versatile medicinal herb deeply rooted in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat respiratory ailments, reduce inflammation, and promote overall vitality, serving as a vital resource in herbal medicine.

Family
Fabaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Seed
Common names
Flat-Stem Milk-Vetch · Flatstem Milkvetch
Scientific synonyms
Astragalus Complanatus · Tragacantha Complanata · 1 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Phyllolobium chinense

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae
Genus Phyllolobium

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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
China China South-Central
China Inner Mongolia
China Manchuria
China China North-Central
China Qinghai
China China Southeast

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Phyllolobium chinense has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include seed.

Plant parts reported in Phyllolobium chinense
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Seed 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Seed

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Chemicals

Phyllolobium chinense has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, Complanatoside A, Docosanoic acid, EICOSANOIC ACID, Eicosenoic acid.

Chemicals reported in Phyllolobium chinense
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
BETA-SITOSTEROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Complanatoside A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Docosanoic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
EICOSANOIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Eicosenoic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
FLAVONE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fatty acids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Heptenoic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hexadecanoic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

BETA-SITOSTEROL

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Complanatoside A

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Docosanoic acid

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

EICOSANOIC ACID

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Eicosenoic acid

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

FLAVONE

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Fatty acids

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Flavonoids

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Heptenoic acid

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Hexadecanoic acid

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Activities

Phyllolobium chinense has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.

Activities reported in Phyllolobium chinense
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Anticancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anticancer

  1. Current medicinal chemistry

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
seeds Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆