Sophora tomentosa
Sophora tomentoza, commonly known as the hairy sophora, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its potent phytochemical properties, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat skin ailments and inflammatory conditions. This plant offers significant therapeutic potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Sophora tomentosa
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and is specifically identified by the genus Sophora. As a member of this lineage, Sophora tomentoza follows the established botanical hierarchy of flowering plants.
| 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 tomecosa, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans) and general Chinese (zh), it is called 绒毛槐, while in Traditional Chinese (zh-hant) and the Cantonese usage of Hong Kong (zh-hk), it is referred to as 絨毛槐. In Thailand, it is commonly known by the name สารพัดพิษ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 绒毛槐 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 絨毛槐 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 絨毛槐 | Wikidata |
| th | สารพัดพิษ | Wikidata |
| zh | 绒毛槐 | Wikidata |
| to | Lata | Wikidata |
| ar | صفيراء لبدية | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 毛苦參 | Wikidata |
| su | Bungbulan | Wikidata |
| arz | صفيراء لبديه | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution localized within the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing in the country of Ghana. Additionally, its natural habitat extends into the territories of Guinea and Ivory Coast. The species is also documented to exist within the borders of Liberia. Finally, its presence is confirmed in the nation of Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
Activities
Sophora tomentosa has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sophora tomentosa has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV-2.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| MERS-CoV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SARS-CoV-2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |