Dalbergia benthamii
Dalbergia benthamii, commonly known as a valuable medicinal tree in tropical regions, holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of the plant are utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and infections, offering a rich natural resource for pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Dalbergia benthamii
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Fabales and is a member of the Fabaceae family. Finally, it is taxonomically identified under the genus Dalbergia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dalbergia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution centered primarily within the regions of East Asia. Within mainland China, it can be found growing in the South-Central areas of the country. Its presence is also documented in the southeastern parts of China. Additionally, the species is located on the tropical island of Hainan. Finally, the range of this medicinal plant extends to the island of Taiwan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dalbergia benthamii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include robustic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| robustic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |