dyebush
Psorothamnus emoryi var. emoryi · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Dyebush, scientifically known as Psorothamnus emoryi var. emoryi, is a resilient desert shrub native to the southwestern United States. Renowned for its striking yellow blooms and deep-rooted survival, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally utilized by indigenous communities for its unique medicinal properties and natural pigment qualities.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Dyebush
- Scientific synonyms
- Dalea Juncea · Parosela Juncea · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- dyebush
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Psorothamnus emoryi var. emoryiSynonyms
- Dalea juncea
- Parosela juncea
- Parosela emoryi var. juncea
- Parosela emoryi var. arenaria
- Psorothamnus junceus
Sources: 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 Psorothamnus. Specifically, it is identified as the variety emoryi of the species Psorothamnus emoryi.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Psorothamnus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the arid landscapes of the Southwestern United States. Specifically, its range extends across the state of Arizona. It also makes a significant presence within the borders of California. Moving southward, the distribution continues into the country of Mexico. Within that nation, the species is localized to the Northwest region.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Psorothamnus emoryi var. emoryi 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 stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem
- Journal of natural products
Chemicals
Psorothamnus emoryi var. emoryi has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include DALRUBONE, emorydone, psorothamnone A, psorothamnone B.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| DALRUBONE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| emorydone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| psorothamnone A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| psorothamnone B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
DALRUBONE
- Journal of natural products
emorydone
- Journal of natural products
psorothamnone A
- Journal of natural products
psorothamnone B
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
Psorothamnus emoryi var. emoryi has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanol extract of the stem bark.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ethanol extract of the stem bark | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ethanol extract of the stem bark
- Journal of natural products