Thermopsis californica var. californica
Thermopsis californica var. californica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (73 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Thermopsis californica var. californica, is a rare perennial herb native to California's coastal ranges. Belonging to the Fabaceae family, this delicate plant features distinctive yellow pea-like flowers. While primarily valued for its botanical rarity, it represents a unique element of regional biodiversity and ecological study.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Thermopsis californica var. californicaDistribution
This plant is found within a very specific and limited range in North America. Its natural occurrence is strictly confined to the Southwestern United States. More specifically, the geographical distribution of this variety is localized entirely within the state of California. Because of this narrow habitat, it is considered an endemic species to this particular region. Consequently, its presence is a unique characteristic of the California landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
Chemicals
Thermopsis californica var. californica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include genistein.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| genistein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
genistein
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Thermopsis californica var. californica has 72 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antiaggregant, Antiangiogenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiangiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiatherosclerotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticlimacteric | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiendoccytotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |