Solanum lyratum
Solanum lyratum, commonly known as the lyre-leaf nightshade, is a versatile medicinal herb found primarily in tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Solanum lyratum
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Solanales and family Solanaceae, it is classified under the genus Solanum. Specifically, its scientific name is Solanum lyratum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Solanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Solanum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Solanum lyratum, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Japanese, it is called ヒヨドリジョウゴ, while in Korean, it is known as 배풍등. In Chinese, the names 白英 (植物), 白英, and the Hakka variant 白英 are all used to identify this medicinal species.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | ヒヨドリジョウゴ | Wikidata |
| ko | 배풍등 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白英 (植物) | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 白英 | Wikidata |
| lzh | 白英 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 白英 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 白英 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白毛藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 生毛鸡屎藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白荚 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions of China. It is commonly found throughout the South-Central areas of the country. Additionally, its presence extends to the island province of Hainan and the North-Central territories. The species also inhabits the Southeast regions of the nation. Finally, its range reaches into the high-altitude landscapes of Tibet.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Solanum lyratum, is typically utilized in traditional medicinal practices through the use of its dried whole herbs. This comprehensive form of the plant includes the entire botanical structure—comprising the leaves, stems, and flowers—once they have been harvested and undergoes a careful drying process to preserve their therapeutic properties. By employing the dried whole herbs, practitioners ensure that the full spectrum of phytochemical compounds present throughout the plant is available for preparation into decoctions or infusions.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Dried whole herbs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Solanum lyratum has 21 reported phytochemicals identified across 21 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include DRG, ESL, N-p-coumaroyltyramine, N-trans-feruloyl-3-methyldopamine, N-trans-feruloyltyramine.
- Total chemicals
- 21
- Scientific sources
- 21
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| DRG | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ESL | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-p-coumaroyltyramine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-trans-feruloyl-3-methyldopamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-trans-feruloyltyramine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aspidistrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daidzein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daidzin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Solanum lyratum has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include tumor, Hela cells, cancer, eczema.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tumor | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hela cells | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eczema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |