Monkey-pod
Archidendron clypearia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (27 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Monkey-pod, scientifically known as Archidendroon clipearia, is a majestic tropical tree revered for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional medicine, various parts of this plant are employed to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. Its impressive canopy and medicinal versatility make it a significant botanical resource.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaves · Twigs
- Common names
- Monkey-Pod
- Scientific synonyms
- Pithecellobium Clypearia · Abarema Clypearia · 3 more
Names
Common Names
- Monkey-pod
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Archidendron clypeariaSynonyms
- Pithecellobium clypearia
- Abarema clypearia
- Feuilleea clypearia
- Inga clypearia
- Albizia clypearia
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 and is identified by the genus Archidendroon. Specifically, its taxonomic designation is Archidendroon clypearia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Archidendron | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several distinct regions of East and South Asia. Within China, its distribution is extensive, spanning the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. It is also commonly found in the Eastern Asian territory of Taiwan. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the Assam region. Consequently, its geographical footprint covers a diverse variety of subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | 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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Archidendron clypearia, utilizes various components for its biological functions and potential medicinal properties. The leaves are typically characterized by their specific shape and arrangement, serving as the primary site for photosynthesis to support the plant's growth. Additionally, the twigs provide the necessary structural framework to support the foliage and facilitate the transport of essential nutrients throughout the organism.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| twigs | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Archidendron clypearia has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-Octacosanol, 5,4'-dihydroxy-3,7,3'-trimethoxyflavone, 5-hydroxy-3,7,3',4'-tetramethoxyflavone, 7-O-Galloyltricetiflavan, 7-O-galloyltricetifavan.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Octacosanol | Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5,4'-dihydroxy-3,7,3'-trimethoxyflavone | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-hydroxy-3,7,3',4'-tetramethoxyflavone | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-O-Galloyltricetiflavan | BMC veterinary research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-O-galloyltricetifavan | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Docosenoic acid | Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lignins | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Luteoloside | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Archidendron clypearia has 4 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antiviral, Neuroprotective.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Archidendron clypearia has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastroenteritis, tonsillitis, upper respiratory tract infection.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gastroenteritis | Molecular biology reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tonsillitis | Molecular biology reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| upper respiratory tract infection | Molecular biology reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ACE | Archives of microbiology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Archidendron clypearia extract | Archives of microbiology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EtOAc soluble fraction | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous extracts | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol extract of leaves of Pithecellobium clypearia | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |