Archidendron jiringa
Archidendroon jiringa, commonly known as the "forest healer" in certain indigenous traditions, is a versatile medicinal plant prized for its therapeutic properties. Rich in bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to treat inflammatory conditions and digestive ailments, serving as a vital natural resource in traditional herbal medicine practices.
- Scientific name: Archidendron jiringa
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered as Fabales and placed in the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Archidendroon and the species jiringa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Archidendron | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Archidenron jiringa, is known by various common names depending on the language and region. In Malay, it is referred to as Jering, while in Japanese, it is called ジリンマメ. In Chinese, it is commonly known as 犬果, a name that is used consistently across the zh, zh-cn, and zh-tw language codes.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ms | Jering | Wikidata |
| ja | ジリンマメ | Wikidata |
| zh | 犬果 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 犬果 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 犬果 | Wikidata |
| zh | 缅尼猴耳环 | Wikidata |
| zh | 胡豆 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several distinct ecological regions across Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is specifically noted in Bangladesh. Moving into the Indo-China region, the species can be found inhabiting parts of both Myanmar and Thailand. The plant also extends into the Malesia zone, where it is distributed across the island of Borneo. Finally, its range includes the island of Jawa, completing its extensive tropical footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Archidenron jiringa, is a species valued in traditional medicine, where specific components are utilized for their therapeutic properties. Among its various anatomical structures, the fruit rinds are particularly significant, as they are often harvested and processed for medicinal use. These outer layers of the fruit contain bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's overall healing potential.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruit rinds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Archidendron jiringa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Archidendron jiringa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include obesity.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |