Dalbergia cochinchinensis
Dalbergia cochinchinensis, commonly known as Cochin rosewood, is a significant medicinal plant valued for its therapeutic properties. Historically prized for its rich red heartwood used in traditional dyes, it also contains bioactive compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential, making it a subject of interest in ethnopharmacological research and natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Dalbergia cochinchinensis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is situated within the family Fabaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined 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 is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of the Indo-China region. Its natural habitat extends across several distinct countries, including Cambodia and Laos. Additionally, the species can be identified growing throughout the territories of Thailand. A significant portion of its geographical range is also located within Vietnam. Consequently, these four nations represent the core areas where this medicinal plant is distributed.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dalbergia cochinchinensis has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,2',5-trihydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone, 4'-hydroxy-2'-methoxychalcone, 6,4'-dihydroxy-7-methoxyflavan, 6-hydroxy-2-(2-hydroxy-4- methoxyphenyl)-benzofuran, 7-hydroxy-6-methoxyflavone.
- Total chemicals
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2,2',5-trihydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4'-hydroxy-2'-methoxychalcone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6,4'-dihydroxy-7-methoxyflavan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-hydroxy-2-(2-hydroxy-4- methoxyphenyl)-benzofuran | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-hydroxy-6-methoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-hydroxyflavanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 9-hydroxy-6,7-dimethoxydalbergiquinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| butyl isobutyl phthalate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dalbergin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dalbergiphenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dalbergia cochinchinensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiandrogenic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiandrogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |