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Spatholobus sinensis

Spatholobus sinensis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Spatholobus sinensis, scientifically known as Spatholobus sinensis, is a significant medicinal climbing vine widely utilized in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Renowned for its blood-regulating properties, the plant's stems and roots are harvested to treat various ailments, including menstrual irregularities, stasis, and pain, offering valuable therapeutic potential in herbal pharmacology.

Family
Fabaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Spatholobus sinensis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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. Finally, it is identified by the genus Spatholobus, specifically as the species Spatholobus sinensis.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae
Genus Spatholobus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Spatholobus sinensis, exhibits a specific and concentrated natural range. Its primary geographical distribution is located within the country of China. Specifically, the species is found throughout the southeastern regions of this nation. This particular area provides the necessary environmental conditions required for its growth and survival. Consequently, the plant is characteristic of the diverse flora found in Southeast China.

Region Area
China China Southeast

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Spatholobus sinensis has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2',4',5,7-Tetrahydroxyisoflavone, COUMESTROL, Leonuriside A, Lupinalbin A, isoliquiritigenin.

Chemicals reported in Spatholobus sinensis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
2',4',5,7-Tetrahydroxyisoflavone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
COUMESTROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Leonuriside A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Lupinalbin A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
isoliquiritigenin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
naringenin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
protocatechuic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

2',4',5,7-Tetrahydroxyisoflavone

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

COUMESTROL

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Leonuriside A

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Lupinalbin A

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

isoliquiritigenin

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

naringenin

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

protocatechuic acid

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Preparations

Spatholobus sinensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanol extract of the caulis of S. sinensis.

Preparations reported for Spatholobus sinensis
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Ethanol extract of the caulis of s. sinensis 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Ethanol extract of the caulis of s. sinensis

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica