Tephrosia virginiana
Tephrosia virginiana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (20 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Tephrosia virginiana, is a resilient perennial herb native to the Americas. Often found in sandy soils, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties. It is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, showcasing the profound botanical richness found within natural ecosystems.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Tephrosia virginianaDistribution
This plant, known as Tephrosia virginiana, exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the North-Central United States. Its presence can be documented across several key states in this particular region. Specifically, it is found growing in the landscapes of Illinois and Iowa. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the states of Kansas and Minnesota. Finally, the documented distribution includes Missouri, completing its regional footprint in the North-Central U.S.A.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Iowa | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Minnesota | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Wisconsin | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Connecticut | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Indiana | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Maine | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tephrosia virginiana has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Deguelin, Dehydrorotenone, Tephrosin, rotenone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Deguelin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dehydrorotenone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tephrosin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rotenone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Deguelin
- Dr. Duke
Dehydrorotenone
- Dr. Duke
Tephrosin
- Dr. Duke
rotenone
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Tephrosia virginiana has 16 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Acaricide, Antifeedant, Antitumor, Bruchicide, Bruchidoside.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Acaricide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bruchicide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bruchidoside | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Convulsant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ectoparasiticide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Insecticide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Irritant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |