Fremont's Dalea
Psorodendron fremontii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Fremont's Dalea, scientifically known as Psorodendron fremontii, is a resilient shrub native to the arid regions of the American Southwest. Traditionally utilized by Indigenous cultures, this medicinal plant offers unique botanical properties. Understanding its ecological role and historical ethnobotanical applications provides insight into its significance within desert ecosystems.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Fremont'S Dalea
- Scientific synonyms
- Psorothamnus Fremontii Var. Fremontii · Dalea Johnsonii · 8 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Fremont's Dalea
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Psorodendron fremontiiSynonyms
- Psorothamnus fremontii var. fremontii
- Dalea johnsonii
- Dalea fremontii
- Dalea fremontii var. johnsonii
- Psorodendron johnsonii
- Psorothamnus fremontii var. attenuatus
- Psorothamnus fremontii
- Parosela johnsonii
- Parosela fremontii
- Parosela fremontii var. johnsonii
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and 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 Prosopodendron fremontii, is primarily located within the arid regions of the Southwestern United States. Its natural range extends across several key states including Arizona and California. Additionally, this species can be found thriving in the landscapes of Nevada. It also makes a notable presence within the borders of Utah. Together, these states define the core geographical distribution of this medicinal plant.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Nevada |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Utah |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Psorodendron fremontii 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 fremontii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Fremontin, Fremontone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fremontin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fremontone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fremontin
- Journal of natural products
Fremontone
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
Psorodendron fremontii has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include roots.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Roots | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Roots
- Journal of natural products