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
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Native range
Northern America
Parts used
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Thermopsis californica var. californica

Distribution

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
Southwestern U.S.A. California

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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.

Chemicals reported in Thermopsis californica var. californica
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
genistein 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

genistein

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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.

Activities reported in Thermopsis californica var. californica
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Abortifacient 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiaggregant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiangiogenic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiatherosclerotic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticancer (Breast) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticarcinomic (Breast) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticlimacteric 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiendoccytotic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Abortifacient

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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Antiaggregant

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Antiangiogenic

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Antiatherosclerotic

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Anticancer (Breast)

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Anticarcinomic (Breast)

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Anticlimacteric

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Antiendoccytotic

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