Dalbergia candenatensis
Dalbergia candenatensis, commonly known as a significant medicinal legume, holds profound importance in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant species is utilized to treat various ailments. Exploring its phytochemical profile reveals its potential in developing modern pharmacological treatments and enhancing holistic wellness strategies.
- Scientific name: Dalbergia candenatensis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 under Fabales and is a member of the Fabaceae family. Finally, it is specifically identified by 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 broad geographical presence across several key regions of Asia. In East Asia, its distribution includes the Nansei-shoto islands. Moving towards the mainland, it can be found throughout Southeast China. The species is also well-established within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically occurring in Bangladesh and India. Finally, its range extends further south to include the island of Sri Lanka.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| 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 |
Chemicals
Dalbergia candenatensis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (2R,3R)-3,5-dihydroxy-7-methoxyflavanone, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-8,9-methylenedioxypterocarpan, 5-hydroxybowdichione, nutiducol, sophoraflavanone A.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (2R,3R)-3,5-dihydroxy-7-methoxyflavanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-8,9-methylenedioxypterocarpan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-hydroxybowdichione | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nutiducol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sophoraflavanone A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |