Mojave Indigobush
Psorodendron arborescens · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Mojave Indigobush, scientifically known as Psorodendron arborescens, is a resilient desert shrub prized for its deep blue blossoms and profound healing properties. Traditionally used by indigenous healers to treat respiratory ailments and skin inflammation, this botanical treasure offers a potent blend of antioxidants, making it a cornerstone of desert ethnobotany.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Mojave Indigobush
- Scientific synonyms
- Psorothamnus Arborescens Var. Arborescens · Psorothamnus Arborescens Var. Californicus · 33 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Mojave Indigobush
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Psorodendron arborescensSynonyms
- Psorothamnus arborescens var. arborescens
- Psorothamnus arborescens var. californicus
- Parosela johnsonii var. minutifolia
- Parosela fremontii var. californica
- Parosela amoena
- Parosela californica
- Psorothamnus arborescens
- Psorodendron saundersii
- Psorodendron pubescens
- Psorodendron amoenum
- Psorothamnus arborescens var. minutifolius
- Psorothamnus arborescens var. pubescens
- Psorodendron californicum
- Parosela saundersii
- Dalea fremontii var. minutifolia
- Dalea fremontii var. pubescens
- Dalea fremontii var. saundersii
- Dalea fremontii var. amoena
- Dalea fremontii var. californica
- Dalea amoena
- Dalea arborescens var. wheeleri
- Dalea saundersii
- Parosela californica var. simplifolia
- Parosela fremontii var. wheeleri
- Parosela johnsonii var. saundersii
- Parosela arborescens
- Dalea amoena var. pubescens
- Parosela fremontii var. saundersii
- Psorodendron wheeleri
- Psorothamnus arborescens var. simplifolius
- Dalea fremontii var. simplifolia
- Dalea californica
- Dalea arborescens
- Parosela wheeleri
- Parosela johnsonii var. pubescens
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. Further taxonomic placement includes its position in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales. Finally, it is categorized under the family Fabaceae and belongs to the genus Psorodendron.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Psorodendron |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known as Psorospermadendron arborescens, exhibits a specific range across the arid regions of North America. In the Southwestern United States, its presence is documented within the state of Arizona. It also grows naturally throughout various parts of California. Additionally, the species can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Nevada. Beyond the U.S. border, its distribution extends into the Northwest region of Mexico.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Nevada |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Psorodendron arborescens 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 root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Journal of natural products
Chemicals
Psorodendron arborescens has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-(2'-Hydroxy-4',5'-methylenedioxyphenyl)-6-methoxybenzofuran-3-carbaldehyde, 4-Hydroxymaackiain, 5,7,3',4'-tetrahydroxy-2'-(3,3-dimethylallyl)isoflavone, Calycosin, Fremontin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 2-(2'-Hydroxy-4',5'-methylenedioxyphenyl)-6-methoxybenzofuran-3-carbaldehyde | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-Hydroxymaackiain | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5,7,3',4'-tetrahydroxy-2'-(3,3-dimethylallyl)isoflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Calycosin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fremontin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glycyrrhisoflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Maackiain | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| OLEANOLIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoliquiritigenin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
2-(2'-Hydroxy-4',5'-methylenedioxyphenyl)-6-methoxybenzofuran-3-carbaldehyde
- Journal of natural products
4-Hydroxymaackiain
- Journal of natural products
5,7,3',4'-tetrahydroxy-2'-(3,3-dimethylallyl)isoflavone
- Journal of natural products
Calycosin
- Journal of natural products
Fremontin
- Journal of natural products
Glycyrrhisoflavone
- Journal of natural products
Maackiain
- Journal of natural products
OLEANOLIC ACID
- Journal of natural products
isoliquiritigenin
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
Psorodendron arborescens has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include root extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root extract
- Journal of natural products