Abrus melanospermus subsp. melanospermus
Abrus melanospermus subsp. melanospermus, commonly known as the black bead plant, is a significant medicinal shrub found across tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this subspecies is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering valuable therapeutic properties that continue to inspire modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Abrus melanospermus subsp. melanospermus
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is identified as a member of the genus Abrus, categorized as the subspecies Abrus melanospermus subsp. melanospermus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Abrus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it is notably found in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan provinces. Its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is documented in the state of Assam. Additionally, the species can be located within the borders of Bangladesh. These specific locations highlight the subtropical and tropical habitats preferred by this medicinal plant.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Activities
Abrus melanospermus subsp. melanospermus has 5 reported activities identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antihepatotoxic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihepatotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |