Adenanthera microsperma
Adenanthera microspermia, commonly known as a species of leguminous shrub, holds significant interest in ethnobotanical studies. Native to specific tropical regions, this plant is valued for its unique biochemical properties. Researchers explore its potential medicinal applications, focusing on its bioactive compounds and their possible roles in traditional healing practices.
- Scientific name: Adenanthera microsperma
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales. Finally, it resides within the family Fabaceae under the genus Adenanthera.
| 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, Adenanthera microsperma, is known by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is referred to as 海红豆 (zh), 海红豆 (zh-cn), or 海紅豆 (zh-tw), while in Cantonese, it is known as 相思豆 (yue). Additionally, in Malagasy, the plant is called Bây (mad).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 海红豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 海红豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 海紅豆 | Wikidata |
| mad | Bây | Wikidata |
| yue | 相思豆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 盒子草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小豆海红豆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 相思豆 | Wikidata |
| mad | Saghâ bây | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across multiple continents and regions. In East Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in Tanzania. Its presence extends to the Western Indian Ocean, specifically within the island nation of Mauritius. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed throughout several parts of China. Specifically, it inhabits the China South-Central, Hainan, and China Southeast regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Adenanthera microsperma has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include quercitrin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| quercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |