Virgilia oroboides oroboides
Virgilia oroboides subsp. oroboides · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Virgilia oroboides oroboides, scientifically known as Virgilia oroboides subsp. oroboides, is a specialized perennial herb native to specific mountainous regions. Renowned for its unique morphological characteristics, this subspecies holds significant interest in ethnobotany. Researchers study its chemical constituents to explore potential therapeutic applications and its role in traditional medicine.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Virgilia oroboides oroboides
- Blossom Tree
- Cape-Sophora
- Snowdrop Tree
- Western Keurboom
- Keurboom
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Virgilia oroboides subsp. oroboidesSynonyms
- Hypocalyptus capensis
- Podalyria capensis
- Virgilia capensis
- Sophora capensis
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Virgilia oroboides oroboides
French:
- Virgilia oroboides oroboides
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, classified within the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, belongs to the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae. It is further categorized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Specifically, this medicinal specimen is identified as the genus Virgilia, specifically the subspecies oroboides.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Virgilia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a distinct and wide-reaching geographical distribution across two different continents. In the southern reaches of the globe, it can be found inhabiting the Cape Provinces of Southern Africa. Moving toward the eastern hemisphere, its range extends significantly into the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, the species is documented to grow within the various landscapes of India. This presence in such diverse regions highlights the expansive ecological reach of the species.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Virgilia oroboides subsp. oroboides has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flower | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flower
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Chemicals
Virgilia oroboides subsp. oroboides has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Matrine, Oxymatrine, Oxysophocarpine, Sophocarpine, Sophoramine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Matrine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oxymatrine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oxysophocarpine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sophocarpine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sophoramine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sophoridine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Matrine
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Oxymatrine
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Oxysophocarpine
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Sophocarpine
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Sophoramine
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Sophoridine
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica