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Dalbergia benthami

Dalbergia benthamii · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Dalbergia benthami, scientifically known as Dalbergia benthamii, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Native to specific tropical regions, this woody species possesses unique bioactive properties. It is frequently utilized for its potential therapeutic benefits, offering promising applications in natural pharmacology and holistic wellness treatments.

Family
Fabaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Bentham'S Rosewood
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Dalbergia benthamii

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Dalbergia benthami

French:

  • Dalbergia benthami

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae
Genus Dalbergia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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
China China South-Central
China Hainan
China China Southeast
Eastern Asia Taiwan

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Dalbergia benthamii is characterized by its distinct growth habit as a woody climber. It functions as a self-supporting liana and vine, exhibiting a structural development that allows it to ascend through forest vegetation. Depending on its environmental context and the availability of structural support, its climbing nature can be classified as both obligatory and facultative, meaning it possesses the morphological capacity to act as a self-supporting organism while also utilizing surrounding structures to facilitate its upward growth.

Climber :
self-supporting

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Dalbergia benthamii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Robustic acid.

Chemicals reported in Dalbergia benthamii
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Robustic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Robustic acid

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity