Sophora denudata
Sophora denudata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Sophora denudata, scientifically known as Sophora denudata, is a traditional medicinal plant highly valued in East Asian medicine. Rich in matrine and oxymatrine alkaloids, it is widely utilized for its anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and anti-tumor properties, offering significant therapeutic potential in modern pharmacological research and holistic healing practices.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Edwardsia Nitida · Edwardsia Denudata · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Sophora denudataSynonyms
- Edwardsia nitida
- Edwardsia denudata
- Sophora nitida
- Sophora retusa
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- Petit tamarin des Hauts
- Petit tamarin des hauts
- Petit tamarin des Hauts
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Sophora |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mozambique Channel Is. |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Physiology
The physiology of Sophora denudata is characterized by a specialized metabolic framework designed to support its growth in temperate to subtropical environments. Central to its energy acquisition is its photosynthetic pathway, which follows the C3 mechanism. Through this C3 pathway, the plant utilizes the enzyme Rubisco to fix atmospheric carbon dioxide directly into a three-carbon compound during the Calvin cycle, a process that is highly efficient under moderate light intensities and stable temperature conditions. This carbon fixation strategy dictates the plant's water-use efficiency and its gas exchange dynamics, influencing how it manages transpiration and stomatal conductance in response to environmental fluctuations. Additionally, the plant's physiological processes involve complex secondary metabolism, specifically the biosynthesis of quinolizidine alkaloids, which are integrated into its metabolic pathways as chemical defense mechanisms.
- Photosynthetic pathway :
- C3
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Activities
Sophora denudata has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- International journal of antimicrobial agents
Conditions
Sophora denudata has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include antioxidant.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- International journal of antimicrobial agents