Compound Monograph
Lespedezine
Lespedezine is a poorly studied constituent reported from Lespedeza (bushclover).
Classification
Lespedezine is a plant secondary metabolite, part of the alkaloids class. Nitrogen-containing, often bitter and physiologically potent compounds — the group behind many of the strongest plant medicines and poisons.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
Lespedezine is a naturally occurring plant secondary metabolite, found in Shrubby bushclover.
Shrubby bushclover
Research & Evidence
Lespedezine is a constituent reported from Lespedeza (bushclover) species, the genus from which it takes its name. The recorded structure resembles a prenylated pterocarpene rather than the “isoflavone” sometimes tagged to it, but in either case little is established about this compound, which has not been substantially studied.