Sophora pachycarpa
Sophora pachycarpa, commonly known as the thick-fruited sophora, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific subtropical regions. Renowned for its unique botanical properties, it is utilized in traditional medicine to address various ailments. Exploring its bioactive compounds offers vital insights into its therapeutic potential and pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Sophora pachycarpa
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is placed 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 pachycarpa, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Russian, it is called Софора толстоплодная, while in Azerbaijani, it is known as Gombulmeyvə sofora. In Chinese, the species is identified as 厚果槐, and in Uzbek, it goes by the name Achchiqmiya. Additionally, in Arabic, it is documented as صفيراء غليظة الثمار.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Софора толстоплодная | Wikidata |
| az | Gombulmeyvə sofora | Wikidata |
| zh | 厚果槐 | Wikidata |
| uz | Achchiqmiya | Wikidata |
| ar | صفيراء غليظة الثمار | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 厚果槐 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 厚果槐 | Wikidata |
| zh | 甘肃槐树 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to the distinct landscapes of Central Asia. Its natural habitat spans across several countries, including Kazakhstan and Kirgizstan. It is also found growing within the territories of Turkmenistan and Tadjikistan. Furthermore, the geographical range of this species extends into Uzbekistan. Consequently, these five nations represent the primary regions where the plant is distributed.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sophora pachycarpa, utilizes its roots as a primary component in traditional medicinal applications. These roots are often harvested and processed to extract specific bioactive compounds believed to possess therapeutic properties. In various herbal practices, the root system is valued for its concentrated chemical constituents, making it a vital part of the plant's medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sophora pachycarpa has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include sophoraflavanone G, 2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydrobenzo[b]furan-3,4,6-triol, CH2Cl2, EtOAc, isosophoranone.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| sophoraflavanone G | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydrobenzo[b]furan-3,4,6-triol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CH2Cl2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EtOAc | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isosophoranone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sophora pachycarpa has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, cancer.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |