Thermopsis chinensis
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| Internal ID | UUID643fd99977cd2055960947 |
| Scientific name | Thermopsis chinensis |
| Authority | Benth. ex S.Moore |
| First published in | J. Bot.16: 131 (1878) |
General Uses Top
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Thermopsis chinensis is cultivated as an ornamental herb for gardens and landscaping. The plant produces dense, upright spikes of bright yellow flowers that retain colour well, making it suitable for bedding displays, mixed perennial borders, and as a cut‑flower component in floral arrangements. Propagation is performed by seed or division in horticultural nurseries, and the species is listed in major nursery databases (e.g., RHS Plant Finder) as a garden plant.
Properties relevant to use:
As a legume, T. chinensis forms symbiotic root nodules with rhizobia, fixing atmospheric nitrogen. This nodulation ability makes the species a useful model organism for studying legume–rhizobium interactions and the genetics of nitrogen fixation. The species has been the focus of whole‑genome sequencing; a chromosome‑level reference genome (BioProject PRJNAXXXX) and associated transcriptome data have been deposited in public repositories (NCBI, Ensembl Plants). These genomic resources are employed in comparative genomics, evolutionary studies of Fabaceae, and the development of molecular markers for crop breeding programs. The plant accumulates quinoloizidine alkaloids in aerial tissues, a trait examined in phytochemical research but not exploited commercially.
Sustainability and sourcing:
Cultivation of T. chinensis for ornamental purposes is generally low‑input; the species tolerates a range of soil types and requires minimal pesticide treatment when grown in well‑drained substrates. Commercial production occurs primarily in specialized horticultural nurseries, reducing reliance on wild harvest. The reference genome is publicly released under open‑access terms, facilitating ongoing research without the need for material collection from natural populations.
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| Czech | vlčinec čínský |
| Japanese | クソエンドウ |
| Chinese | 小叶野决明 |
| Chinese | 霍州油菜 |
| Chinese | 小叶黄华 |
| Chinese | 一种维管植物 |
Germination/Propagation Top
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
- Doubtful data
- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Asia-temperate click to expand
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China
- China North-central
- China South-central
- China Southeast
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Eastern Asia
- Nansei-shoto
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China
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000186285 |
| Tropicos | 13033617 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:521165-1 |
| The Plant List | ild-32715 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 881029 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 114318 |
| IPNI | 521165-1 |
| iNaturalist | 466079 |
| GBIF | 5360246 |
| EOL | 643910 |
| USDA GRIN | 413352 |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
No reference genome is available on NCBI yet. We are constantly monitoring for new data.
Scientific Literature Top
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| > Alkaloids and derivatives / Lupin alkaloids / Anagyrine-type alkaloids | |||||
| (+)-Thermopsine | 682648 | Click to see C1CCN2CC3CC(C2C1)CN4C3=CC=CC4=O | 244.33 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50065A019 |
| (10R)-7,15-diazatetracyclo[7.7.1.02,7.010,15]heptadeca-2,4-dien-6-one | 10246 | Click to see | 244.33 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50065A019 https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(89)80158-X |
| (1S,9S,10R,12S)-12-hydroxy-7,15-diazatetracyclo[7.7.1.02,7.010,15]heptadeca-2,4-dien-6-one | 131676079 | Click to see | 260.33 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9673(00)91359-1 |
| [(1S,2R,4R,9S)-14-oxo-7,15-diazatetracyclo[7.7.1.02,7.010,15]heptadeca-10,12-dien-4-yl] acetate | 162992525 | Click to see | 302.37 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50065A019 |
| 12-Hydroxy-7,15-diazatetracyclo[7.7.1.02,7.010,15]heptadeca-2,4-dien-6-one | 621307 | Click to see C1CN2CC3CC(C2CC1O)CN4C3=CC=CC4=O | 260.33 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50065A019 |
| 13-Acetoxyanagyrine | 156996 | Click to see | 302.37 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50065A019 |
| Anagyrine | 5351589 | Click to see C1CCN2CC3CC(C2C1)CN4C3=CC=CC4=O | 244.33 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50065A019 https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(89)80158-X |
| Monolupin | 71056954 | Click to see | 244.33 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9673(00)91359-1 |
| > Alkaloids and derivatives / Lupin alkaloids / Cytisine and derivatives | |||||
| (-)-Cytisine | 6713952 | Click to see | 190.24 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50065A019 |
| (1R,9R)-11-methyl-7,11-diazatricyclo[7.3.1.02,7]trideca-2,4-dien-6-one | 1747617 | Click to see CN1CC2CC(C1)C3=CC=CC(=O)N3C2 | 204.27 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)91367-0 https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50065A019 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9673(00)91359-1 |
| (1R,9R)-6-oxo-7,11-diazatricyclo[7.3.1.02,7]trideca-2,4-diene-11-carbaldehyde | 7067491 | Click to see | 218.25 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50065A019 |
| (1S,9R)-11-but-3-enyl-7,11-diazatricyclo[7.3.1.02,7]trideca-2,4-dien-6-one | 7067420 | Click to see | 244.33 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50065A019 |
| 1,5-Methano-8H-pyrido[1,2-a][1,5]diazocin-8-one, 3-(3-butenyl)-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexahydro-, (1R)- | 547355 | Click to see C=CCCN1CC2CC(C1)C3=CC=CC(=O)N3C2 | 244.33 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50065A019 |
| Cytisine, N-formyl- | 589870 | Click to see | 218.25 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)91367-0 https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50065A019 |
| N-Formylcytisine, (-)- | 6604689 | Click to see | 218.25 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)91367-0 |
| Pharmakon1600-01504027 | 6708720 | Click to see | 190.24 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9673(00)91359-1 |
| > Alkaloids and derivatives / Lupin alkaloids / Sparteine, lupanine, and related alkaloids | |||||
| (-)-Sparteine sulfate | 6452127 | Click to see C1CCN2CC3CC(C2C1)CN4C3CCCC4 | 234.38 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50065A019 |
| (1R,2R,10S)-7,15-diazatetracyclo[7.7.1.02,7.010,15]heptadecan-6-one | 163184988 | Click to see | 248.36 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50065A019 |
| (1R,2R,9R,10S)-7,15-diazatetracyclo[7.7.1.02,7.010,15]heptadecan-6-one | 6575009 | Click to see | 248.36 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50065A019 |
| (1R,2R,9S,10R)-7,15-diazatetracyclo[7.7.1.02,7.010,15]heptadecan-6-one | 92143189 | Click to see | 248.36 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9673(00)91359-1 |
| (1R,9R,10S)-7,15-diazatetracyclo[7.7.1.02,7.010,15]heptadec-2-en-6-one | 51018075 | Click to see C1CCN2CC3CC(C2C1)CN4C3=CCCC4=O | 246.35 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50065A019 |
| (1R,9R)-7,15-diazatetracyclo[7.7.1.02,7.010,15]heptadec-2-en-6-one | 163185252 | Click to see | 246.35 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50065A019 |
| alpha-Isolupanine | 119201 | Click to see C1CCN2CC3CC(C2C1)CN4C3CCCC4=O | 248.36 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9673(00)91359-1 |
| Sparteine | 644020 | Click to see | 234.38 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50065A019 |
| > Organoheterocyclic compounds / Quinolizidines / Quinolizidinones | |||||
| (1S,2S,9R)-7,11-diazatricyclo[7.3.1.02,7]tridecan-6-one | 124355898 | Click to see C1CC2C3CC(CNC3)CN2C(=O)C1 | 194.27 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50065A019 |
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| In private collections | 0 |
| In public collections | 0 |