Biancaea decapetala
Medicinal plant
Biancaea decapetala, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in tropical regions, holds immense ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Research continues to explore its potential pharmacological properties, highlighting its importance in modern drug discovery efforts.
- Scientific name: Biancaea decapetala
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Biancaea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Biancaea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Biancaea decapetala, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Chinese, it is referred to as 云实 (zh), 云实 (zh-cn), and 雲實 (zh-tw). It is also known as Mauritiusdoring in Afrikaans (af) and by the name Caesalpinia decapetala in War (war).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 云实 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 云实 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 雲實 | Wikidata |
| af | Mauritiusdoring | Wikidata |
| war | Caesalpinia decapetala | Wikidata |
| ne | करञ्ज | Wikidata |
| rw | Umufatangwe | Wikidata |
| ja | ジャケツイバラ | Wikidata |
| sv | Caesalpinia decapetala | Wikidata |
| hi | रालन | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning both the Macaronesian islands and parts of West Tropical Africa. Within the Macaronesian region, its distribution includes the Canary Islands and Madeira. Moving toward the African continent, it can be found across several West Tropical African nations. Specifically, it is documented to grow in Liberia and Sierra Leone. Furthermore, its presence extends eastward to include Nigeria within its natural habitat.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Biancaea decapetalous (formerly known as Mitragyna decapetala), possesses medicinal properties that are derived from specific underground structures. The medicinal value is primarily concentrated in the roots and the root bark, which are harvested for their bioactive compounds. In traditional practices, these parts are often processed to prepare decoctions or infusions used to treat various ailments, making the root system and its protective bark essential components of the plant's therapeutic profile.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Biancaea decapetala has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-deoxysappanchalcone, protosappanin B.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-deoxysappanchalcone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protosappanin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Biancaea decapetala has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include fever, rheumatoid arthritis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |