Cynometra iripa
Cynometrra iripa, commonly known as the "Pau de mofumbo," is a significant medicinal tree native to the tropical forests of Africa. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of the plant are traditionally used to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to skin infections and inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Cynometra iripa
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 specifically within the genus Cynometra.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cynometra | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka. Its presence also extends into the Indo-China region, specifically encompassing the Andaman Islands. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit parts of Cambodia. Together, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cynometra iripa has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include condensed tannins, flavonoids, quercetin-3-O-glucoside, taxifolin 3-O-rhamnoside.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| condensed tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin-3-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taxifolin 3-O-rhamnoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |