Trefle Gros

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Trefle Gros

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Pteroloma auriculatum
• Pteroloma triquetrum
• Meibomia triquetra
• Aeschynomene triquetra
• Tadehagi andamanicum
• Hedysarum triquetrum
• Tadehagi triquetrum subsp. andamanicum
• Desmodium triquetrum
• Tadehagi triquetrum subsp. auriculatum
• Desmodium triquetrum subsp. auriculatum
• Tadehagi auriculatum
• Tadehagi triquetrum var. palawanensis
• Desmodium acrocarpum
• Desmodium auriculatum

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Tadehagi triquetrum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Fabales. Finally, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and the genus Tadehagi.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of East Asia. Within China, its presence is recorded in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan provinces. The species also extends its range to the Nansei-shoto islands located in Eastern Asia. Furthermore, it is widely found throughout the territory of Taiwan. Collectively, these locations define the specific geographical footprint of Tadehagi triquetrum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Tadehagi triquetrum is characterized by its specific distribution within montane environments, where it thrives across a distinct vertical gradient. This species is typically found inhabiting mid-altitude zones, maintaining a specialized presence within an elevational range that begins at a minimum of 600 m AMSL and extends to a maximum of 1500 m AMSL. This altitudinal span dictates its adaptation to varying climatic conditions, ranging from the warmer, more humid lower reaches to the cooler, more temperate conditions of the higher elevations within its niche.

Elevational range max:

1500 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

600 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Tadehagii triquetrum is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its reproductive cycle in a single year. As a perennial species, it maintains a long-term presence in its habitat, often establishing robust root systems that enable it to survive dormant periods and re-emerge annually. This sustained biological cycle supports its continuous development and periodic flowering, contributing to its stability within its ecological niche.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Tadehagi triquetrum is characterized by a woody growth form, manifesting as a shrub that reaches a maximum plant height of 1 meter. As an independent organism, it does not function as a parasite or an epiphyte, maintaining a terrestrial existence within its habitat. While it can be associated with various moisture levels, its primary ecological classification is terrestrial. Structurally, the plant is self-supporting rather than acting as a climber, possessing a robust, woody consistency that supports its shrubby architecture.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

1 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Tadehagi triquetrum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Natural product research

Chemicals

Tadehagi triquetrum has 24 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include baicalein, naringin, (R)-Triquetrumone D, 2-O-Methyl-L-chiro-inositol, Astragalin.

baicalein

1. Current molecular medicine
2. Natural product research

naringin

1. Current molecular medicine
2. Natural product research

(R)-Triquetrumone D

1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

2-O-Methyl-L-chiro-inositol

1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Astragalin

1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

BETA-SITOSTEROL

1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Cyclokievitone

1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Daucosterol

1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Docosanoic acid

1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Neohesperidin

1. Current molecular medicine

Activities

Tadehagi triquetrum has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, Antidiabetic.

Anthelmintic

1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Antidiabetic

1. Journal of natural products

Conditions

Tadehagi triquetrum has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include diabetic kidney disease, infectious diseases.

Diabetic kidney disease

1. Chinese medicine

Infectious diseases

1. Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Tadehagi triquetrum has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extract, ethanol extract.

Aqueous extract

1. Chinese medicine

Ethanol extract

1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry