Adenanthera aglaosperma
Adenanthera aglaosperma, commonly known as a versatile medicinal shrub, holds significant importance in traditional ethnobotany. Native to specific tropical regions, this plant is valued for its bioactive compounds. Researchers explore its potential applications in pharmacology, focusing on its diverse therapeutic properties to address various health conditions through natural healing.
- Scientific name: Adenanthera aglaosperma
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it falls into the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Adenanthera, with its species name being aglaosperma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Adenanthera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Adenanthera aglaosperma, is identified by the common name 二色海红豆 in Chinese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 二色海红豆 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant has a very specific and limited geographical range within the Asian continent. It is primarily documented as being native to the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, its distribution is centered within the island nation of Sri Lanka. This narrow endemicity suggests that the species thrives under very particular environmental conditions found in that region. Consequently, its natural occurrence is highly localized rather than widespread across different territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |