Sophora exigua
Sophora exigua · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Sophora exigua, scientifically known as Sophora exigua, is a medicinal shrub native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Its unique phytochemical profile offers significant potential for pharmacological research and the development of natural therapies.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Sophora exiguaSources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Sophora exigua, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Fabales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Fabaceae and 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, known scientifically as Sophora exigua, possesses a specific geographical range within the Indo-China region. Its natural distribution can be found across several Southeast Asian countries. Specifically, it is documented to grow within the borders of Cambodia and Myanmar. Furthermore, the species is also present in the territories of Thailand and Vietnam. This distribution pattern highlights its importance within the diverse ecosystems of the Indo-China peninsula.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Sophora exigua has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5,7,2',6'-Tetrahydroxy-6-isoprenyl-8-lavandulyl-4'-methoxyflavanone, Sophoraflavanone G, naringenin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 5,7,2',6'-Tetrahydroxy-6-isoprenyl-8-lavandulyl-4'-methoxyflavanone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sophoraflavanone G | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
5,7,2',6'-Tetrahydroxy-6-isoprenyl-8-lavandulyl-4'-methoxyflavanone
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
Sophoraflavanone G
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
naringenin
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Activities
Sophora exigua has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Conditions
Sophora exigua has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Candida albicans, MRSA, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mrsa | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Candida albicans
- Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet
Mrsa
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
Preparations
Sophora exigua has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanolic extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ethanolic extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ethanolic extract
- Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet