lanceleaf thermopsis
Thermopsis lanceolata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Lanceleaf thermopsis, scientifically known as Thermopsis lanceolata, is a perennial herb native to western North America. Often found in montane meadows, this plant is valued for its medicinal properties. Containing alkaloids, it has historically been used in traditional practices to treat various ailments, though careful handling is essential.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Seed
- Common names
- Lanceleaf Thermopsis
- Scientific synonyms
- Thermopsis Lanceolata Subsp. Sibirica · Thermopsis Lanceolata Subsp. Glabra · 9 more
Names
Common Names
- lanceleaf thermopsis
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Thermopsis lanceolataSynonyms
- Thermopsis lanceolata subsp. sibirica
- Thermopsis lanceolata subsp. glabra
- Thermopsis lanceolata var. glabra
- Thermopsis glabra
- Baptisia lupinoides
- Thermopsis sibirica
- Thermopsis orientalis
- Thermopsis lupinoides
- Thermia lupinoides
- Sophora lupinoides
- Podalyria lupinoides
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is situated within the family Fabaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is found under the genus Thermopsis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Thermopsis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several distinct regions of Northern Eurasia. In Eastern Europe, its presence is documented throughout South European Russia. Its distribution extends significantly into the vast territory of Siberia. Within this region, it can be found in Buryatiya, Chita, and the Irkutsk region. Additionally, the species is known to inhabit the Krasnoyarsk area.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kamchatka | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as lanceleaf lupine, is a perennial herb characterized by its distinct physical structure used in various medicinal contexts. As a robust herb, it features lance-shaped leaves and upright flowering stems that define its growth habit in mountainous regions. The most potent medicinal properties are concentrated within its seeds, which contain specific alkaloids that are carefully harvested and processed for therapeutic use.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| seed | Journal of Asian natural products research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Thermopsis lanceolata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include COMPOUND 6, CYTISINE, Compound 1, Compound 7, Isoflavones.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| COMPOUND 6 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CYTISINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 1 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 7 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoflavones | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
COMPOUND 6
- Fitoterapia
CYTISINE
- The Journal of organic chemistry
Compound 1
- Fitoterapia
Compound 7
- Fitoterapia
Isoflavones
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
Activities
Thermopsis lanceolata has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral, Antifungal.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiviral | Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Thermopsis lanceolata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include tobacco mosaic virus, tomato spotted wilt virus.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| tobacco mosaic virus | Journal of Asian natural products research (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tomato spotted wilt virus | Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | Journal of Asian natural products research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |