Sophora tonkinensis
Sophora tonkinensis, commonly known as a medicinal shrub in certain tropical regions, holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Primarily valued for its bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Research continues into its potential pharmacological properties, exploring its role in developing new therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Sophora tonkinensis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 falls under the family Fabaceae. It is specifically identified by its genus, Sophora, and its species name, tonkinenis.
| 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 tonkinensis, is recognized by several different common names depending on the region and language. In Vietnamese, it is referred to as Hòe Bắc Bộ, while in Chinese, it is called 越南槐 (also specified as 越南槐 in both simplified and traditional scripts, such as zh-cn and zh-tw). Additionally, in the Za language, it is known as Lagdujbyaj.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Hòe Bắc Bộ | Wikidata |
| zh | 越南槐 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 越南槐 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 越南槐 | Wikidata |
| za | Lagdujbyaj | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 越南槐 | Wikidata |
| zh | 广豆根 | Wikidata |
| zh | 柔枝槐 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山豆根 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found inhabiting the South-Central areas. Additionally, its presence extends into the Southeast portions of China. The species also grows within the Indo-China region. Specifically, Vietnam serves as one of the key locations where this medicinal plant is located.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sophora tonkinensis, is a medicinal species where various structural components can be utilized for therapeutic purposes. While the woody stems provide the physical framework for the plant's growth, the most significant medicinal value is often found underground. Practitioners may utilize the roots or the specialized rhizomes to extract bioactive compounds. Depending on the specific preparation required, the medicinal material might be sourced directly from the seeds or obtained as radix ex rhizoma, which refers to the medicinal root derived from the rhizome system.- Total parts
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 11
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| seeds | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| radix ex rhizoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| radix et rhizoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sophora tonkinensis has 32 reported phytochemicals identified across 46 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include matrine, oxymatrine, flavonoids, cytisine, trifolirhizin.
- Total chemicals
- 32
- Scientific sources
- 46
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| matrine | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| oxymatrine | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| cytisine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trifolirhizin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-matrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-matrine N-oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-sophocarpine N-oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-sophoramine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-sophoranol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Sophora tonkinensis has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antioxidant, Antitumor, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Osteogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sophora tonkinensis has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, cancer, cardiotoxicity, drought, hepatocellular carcinoma.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiotoxicity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| drought | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osmotic stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sore throat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tobacco mosaic virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tomato spotted wilt virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |