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Smoke Tree

Psorodendron spinosum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Smoke Tree, scientifically known as Psorodendron spinosum, is a resilient desert shrub prized in traditional medicine. Native to arid regions, its unique properties are utilized to treat various ailments. This hardy plant offers significant ethnobotanical value, serving as a vital natural resource for holistic healing and medicinal applications.

Family
Fabaceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Smoke Tree
Scientific synonyms
Psorothamnus Spinosus · Parosela Spinosa · 2 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Psorodendron spinosum

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by its 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 exhibits a specific geographical range primarily concentrated within the arid regions of North America. In the Southwestern United States, it can be found growing across the states of Arizona, California, and Nevada. Beyond the American border, its habitat extends into the northern territories of Mexico. Specifically, the plant is documented within the Northwest region of Mexico. This distribution highlights its preference for the unique environmental conditions found in these southwestern landscapes.

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)

Chemicals

Psorodendron spinosum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-arylbenzofuran aldehydes.

Chemicals reported in Psorodendron spinosum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
2-arylbenzofuran aldehydes 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

2-arylbenzofuran aldehydes

  1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Psorodendron spinosum has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include organic extracts.

Preparations reported for Psorodendron spinosum
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Organic extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Organic extracts

  1. Journal of natural products