Trefle Gros
Tadehagi triquetrum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (32 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Trefle Gros, scientifically known as Tadehagi triquetrum, is a versatile medicinal herb prized in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly in treating inflammatory conditions and supporting digestive health. Exploring its botanical properties reveals its profound role in natural medicine.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Roots
- Common names
- Trefle Gros
- Scientific synonyms
- Pteroloma Auriculatum · Pteroloma Triquetrum · 12 more
Names
Common Names
- Trefle Gros
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Tadehagi triquetrumSynonyms
- 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
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.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tadehagi | 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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Tadehagia triquetrum, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicine, though specific therapeutic applications are often concentrated in its specialized structures. Among its anatomical features, the roots serve as a vital part of the organism, anchoring the plant into the soil and facilitating the absorption of essential nutrients and water. In many medicinal practices involving similar species, these underground roots are harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's overall healing properties.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| baicalein | Current molecular medicine (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringin | Current molecular medicine (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (R)-Triquetrumone D | Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-O-Methyl-L-chiro-inositol | Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Astragalin | Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cyclokievitone | Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Daucosterol | Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Docosanoic acid | Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neohesperidin | Current molecular medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tadehagi triquetrum has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, Antidiabetic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tadehagi triquetrum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetic kidney disease, infectious diseases.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetic kidney disease | Chinese medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aqueous extract | Chinese medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol extract | Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |