Sphaerophysa salsula
Sphaerophysa salsula, commonly known as a distinctive medicinal herb, belongs to a unique botanical lineage. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, this plant is valued for its specific bioactive properties. Understanding its chemical composition and ecological niche is essential for exploring its potential therapeutic applications in modern natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Sphaerophysa salsula
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Fabales and is a member of the Fabaceae family. Its specific scientific classification is completed by its designation within the genus Sphaerophysa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sphaerophysa | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Sphaerophysa salsula, is known by various regional names depending on the language and location. In Russian, it is referred to as Сферофиза солонцовая, while in Azerbaijani, it is called Şoranlıq toppuzlusu. The Kazakh name for this species is Сортаңдық айбатмия, and in Chinese, it is identified as 苦马豆. Additionally, in the Azerbaijani Latin script, it is written as شورانلیق توپپوزلوسو.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Сферофиза солонцовая | Wikidata |
| az | Şoranlıq toppuzlusu | Wikidata |
| kk | Сортаңдық айбатмия | Wikidata |
| zh | 苦马豆 | Wikidata |
| azb | شورانلیق توپپوزلوسو | Wikidata |
| hy | Սֆերոֆիզա աղուտային | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 苦马豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 苦馬豆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 羊尿泡 | Wikidata |
| zh | 苦黑子 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several significant regions of Eurasia. In Eastern Europe, its presence is documented throughout both Central European Russia and South European Russia. Moving into the Siberian region, it can be found in the mountainous area of Altay. The species also extends its range to the eastern territories of Chita. Furthermore, its habitat includes the remote southern region of Tuva.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sphaerophysa salsula, is a medicinal species where various components are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The whole herb is often employed in traditional applications, capturing the collective benefits of its physiological structures. The stems provide the essential structural framework for the plant and are sometimes harvested for specific chemical constituents, while the seeds serve as a concentrated source of bioactive compounds. Additionally, the roots are frequently utilized, as they often store the highest density of medicinal elements within the organism.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole herb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sphaerophysa salsula has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include D-mannitol, erythrol, n-butyl-O-beta-D-fructopyranoside, nicotinic acid, quercitrin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| D-mannitol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| erythrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-butyl-O-beta-D-fructopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nicotinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| succinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| uridine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |