Psorothamnus polydenius
Psorothamnus polydelius, commonly known as the desert indigo bush, is a resilient shrub native to the arid regions of the Southwestern United States. Renowned for its striking purple blooms, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value, historically utilized by indigenous communities for its unique medicinal properties and restorative healing potential.
- Scientific name: Psorothamnus polydenius
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Northern America
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. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Psorothamnus, with the species being Psorothamnus polydentius.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Psorothamnus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Psorothamnus polydentius, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the many-toothed desert indigo, while in Spanish, it is known as indigo del desierto.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution centered within the Southwestern United States. It is primarily found throughout the state of California. Additionally, its range extends into the desert landscapes of Nevada. The species can also be located within the borders of Utah. These three states represent the primary regions where this medicinal plant occurs naturally.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Nevada | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Utah | WCVP |
Chemicals
Psorothamnus polydenius has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2',4'-dihydroxy-6'-methoxy-3',5'-dimethylchalcone, 2,2',4'-trihydroxy-6'-methoxy-3',5'-dimethylchalcone, dalrubone, demethoxymatteucinol, eriodictyol.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2',4'-dihydroxy-6'-methoxy-3',5'-dimethylchalcone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,2',4'-trihydroxy-6'-methoxy-3',5'-dimethylchalcone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dalrubone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| demethoxymatteucinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eriodictyol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| photodalrubone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Psorothamnus polydenius has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leishmania donovani.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leishmania donovani | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |