Sophora interrupta
Sophora interrupta, commonly known as the sandhill broom, is a resilient shrub native to the coastal dunes of Florida. Renowned for its striking yellow flowers and ability to thrive in nutrient-poor sandy soils, this medicinal plant has historically been utilized in traditional folk remedies for its unique biological properties.
- Scientific name: Sophora interrupta
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is further categorized into the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement 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, Sophora interrupta, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the coastal sophora, while in Spanish, it is known as sophora costera. In the local Hawaiian language, it is called ʻāheahea.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is a medicinal species with a very specific and limited geographical range. Within the vast landscape of the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is notable. Specifically, the distribution of Sophora interrupta is found within the borders of India. This localized occurrence suggests that the species thrives under particular environmental conditions found in this region. Consequently, understanding its habitat in India is essential for its conservation and medicinal study.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Activities
Sophora interrupta has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sophora interrupta has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |