Abrus melanospermus subsp. melanospermus
Abrus melanospermus subsp. melanospermus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (53 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Abrus melanospermus subsp. melanospermus, is a significant medicinal plant found in various tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this subspecies is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering valuable bioactive compounds that hold immense potential for modern therapeutic research and development.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf · Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Abrus Pulchellus Subsp. Cantoniensis · Abrus Pulchellus Subsp. Mollis · 5 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Abrus melanospermus subsp. melanospermusSynonyms
- Abrus pulchellus subsp. cantoniensis
- Abrus pulchellus subsp. mollis
- Abrus cantoniensis
- Abrus cantoniensis var. hossei
- Hulthemia javanica
- Abrus mollis
- Abrus pulchellus
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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, known locally as Abri Herb, is a medicinal species where various anatomical structures contribute to its therapeutic profile. The whole plant is often utilized in traditional practices, ensuring that all bioactive compounds are captured for treatment. The stems provide the structural framework that supports the growth of the lush foliage, while the leaves serve as the primary site for photosynthesis and the concentration of medicinal constituents. Additionally, the roots are deeply embedded in the soil, absorbing essential nutrients and often storing potent alkaloids that are vital to the plant's pharmacological properties.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Phytochemistry (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Abrus melanospermus subsp. melanospermus has 29 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Schaftoside, Flavonoids, Isoschaftoside, Vicenin 2, (NH4)2SO4.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Schaftoside | 4 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoschaftoside | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vicenin 2 | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (NH4)2SO4 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abrusamide A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abrusamide B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHLOROGENIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHLOROPHYLL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 2 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Schaftoside
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
- Journal of chromatography. A
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Flavonoids
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
- Phytochemistry
Isoschaftoside
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Vicenin 2
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
- Chemistry & biodiversity
(NH4)2SO4
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Abrusamide A
- Phytochemistry
Abrusamide B
- Phytochemistry
CHLOROGENIC ACID
- Journal of chromatography. A
CHLOROPHYLL
- BMC plant biology
Compound 2
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Activities
Abrus melanospermus subsp. melanospermus has 5 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antihepatotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 4 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihepatotoxic | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Abrus mollis extract | Chinese journal of natural medicines (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abri Herba | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abrus mollis extracts (AME) | Chinese journal of natural medicines (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| friction (G2) | Plant signaling & behavior (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| herbal tea | Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| medicinal meals | Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| soaking in GA3 (G3) | Plant signaling & behavior (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| soaking in sterile water (G1) | Plant signaling & behavior (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| soaking with exogenous gibberellins (GA3) | Plant signaling & behavior (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |