Uraria sinensis
Uraria sinensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Uraria sinensis, scientifically known as Uraria sinensis, is a medicinal climbing shrub deeply rooted in traditional Asian medicine. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammatory conditions and digestive issues, offering valuable phytochemical compounds for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Desmodium Bonatianum · Uraria Hamosa Var. Sinensis
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Uraria sinensisSynonyms
- Desmodium bonatianum
- Uraria hamosa var. sinensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Within this botanical hierarchy, the medicinal species is identified by the genus Uraria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Uraria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical presence across various regions within China. It is commonly found throughout the South-Central and North-Central parts of the country. Additionally, the species thrives in the tropical landscapes of Hainan. Its distribution also extends into the Southeast regions of China. Finally, the plant can be identified growing in the high-altitude terrains of Tibet.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Uraria sinensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Urariasinoside A.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Urariasinoside A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Urariasinoside A
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)