Sophora exigua
Sophora exigua, commonly known as the desert broom or sand sophora, is a resilient perennial shrub native to arid regions. Valued in traditional medicine, it possesses unique bioactive properties used to treat various ailments. This hardy plant plays a vital role in desert ecosystems through its specialized survival mechanisms.
- Scientific name: Sophora exigua
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 | 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 exigua, is referred to by various names depending on the region and language. In Thailand, it is commonly known as พิษนาศน์, while in Arabic-speaking contexts, it is identified as صفيراء عجفاء.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| th | พิษนาศน์ | Wikidata |
| ar | صفيراء عجفاء | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Sophora exigua has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5,7,2',6'-tetrahydroxy-6-isoprenyl-8-lavandulyl-4'-methoxyflavanone, naringenin, sophoraflavanone G.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5,7,2',6'-tetrahydroxy-6-isoprenyl-8-lavandulyl-4'-methoxyflavanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sophoraflavanone G | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Sophora exigua has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sophora exigua has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, MRSA, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MRSA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |