Pueraria candollei

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

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. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is specifically situated in the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Pueraria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions within the Asian continent. In the Indian Subcontinent, its distribution is notably documented in Assam, Bangladesh, and the East Himalaya. Moving into the Indo-China region, the species can also be found throughout the Andaman Islands. Additionally, its range extends into the country of Laos. Together, these locations highlight the diverse ecological habitats where the plant thrives.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Pueraria candollei is characterized by its growth habit as an obligatory climber, utilizing specialized structures to ascend through surrounding vegetation. The plant features slender, twining stems that exhibit a vigorous climbing nature, relying entirely on external support to reach sunlight. Its foliage typically consists of trifoliate leaves, where each leaf is composed of three distinct leaflets that are often ovate to elliptical in shape with acute or obtuse apices. The venation is prominent, providing structural integrity to the leaf blades. The inflorescence is generally arranged in axillary racemes, bearing small, papilionaceous flowers that are characteristic of the Fabaceae family. The root system is robust, often developing thickened structures that can serve as storage organs, while the reproductive organs consist of standard legume-type pods that dehisce to release seeds, ensuring the continuation of its climbing life cycle.

Climber :

obligatory

Physiology

The physiology of Pueraria candollei is characterized by its complex metabolic processes, particularly regarding its nutrient acquisition and growth strategies. A defining physiological attribute of this species is its relationship with soil nutrients; specifically, it is categorized as a nitrogen fixer, as it possesses the ability to engage in symbiotic associations with rhizobia bacteria to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form for plant growth. This capacity for nitrogen fixation is a critical physiological trait that enhances its competitive advantage in nutrient-poor environments. Beyond nitrogen metabolism, the plant exhibits specialized photosynthetic efficiency and robust root development to support its climbing habit and survival in various ecological niches.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Pueraria candollei has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Miroestrol, Puerarin, daidzein, Daidzin, Genistin.

Miroestrol

1. Luminescence : the journal of biological and chemical luminescence
2. Phytochemical analysis : PCA

Puerarin

1. Planta medica
2. Journal of natural medicines

daidzein

1. Planta medica
2. Journal of natural medicines

Daidzin

1. Planta medica

Genistin

1. Planta medica

genistein

1. Planta medica

Activities

Pueraria candollei has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Estrogenic.

Estrogenic

1. Planta medica
2. Journal of natural medicines

Conditions

Pueraria candollei has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include estrogenic effects, rejuvenation.

Estrogenic effects

1. Planta medica
2. Journal of natural medicines

Rejuvenation

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Pueraria candollei has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include dried tuberous roots, plant raw materials.

Dried tuberous roots

1. Natural product communications

Plant raw materials

1. Phytochemical analysis : PCA