Sophora denudata
Sophora denudaata, commonly known as Ku Shen, is a potent medicinal herb native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional Chinese medicine, this legume contains bioactive alkaloids used to treat skin conditions, inflammation, and parasitic infections. Its therapeutic properties make it a vital component in various topical and internal remedies.
- Scientific name: Sophora denudata
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established within the genus Sophora.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sophora | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Sophora denudata, is recognized by several regional identifiers depending on the linguistic context. In French-speaking regions, it is commonly referred to as Petit tamarind des Hauts or Petit tamarind des hauts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Petit tamarin des Hauts | Wikidata |
| fr | Petit tamarin des hauts | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the diverse ecosystems of the Western Indian Ocean. Specifically, its range includes the scattered landmasses of the Mozambique Channel Islands. It is also documented to grow on the island of Réunion. These distinct locations highlight its specialized habitat requirements within this oceanic region. Consequently, the geographical distribution of Sophora denudata is relatively limited to these specific island environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mozambique Channel Is. | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
Activities
Sophora denudata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sophora denudata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |