Dalbergia frutescens
Dalbergia frutescens · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Dalbergia frutescens, scientifically known as Dalbergia frutescens, is a resilient shrub valued for its diverse medicinal properties. Commonly found in arid regions, this plant is utilized in traditional healing to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. Its bioactive compounds offer significant therapeutic potential in natural pharmacology.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Dalbergia Variabilis Var. Tomentosa · Dalbergia Variabilis Var. Bahiensis · 13 more
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Pterogyne frutescens
- Triptolemea glabra
- Triptolemea pauciflora
- Triptolemea montana
- Triptolemea platycarpa
- Triptolemea latifolia
- Dalbergia variabilis
- Triptolemea ovata
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dalbergia frutescensSynonyms
- Dalbergia variabilis var. tomentosa
- Dalbergia variabilis var. bahiensis
- Pterocarpus frutescens
- Trioptolemea pubescens
- Trioptolemea latifolia
- Trioptolemea glabra
- Trioptolemea ovata
- Trioptolemea platycarpa
- Trioptolemea montana
- Amerimnon frutescens
- Semeionotis floribunda
- Dalbergia frutescens var. tomentosa
- Dalbergia variabilis
- Dalbergia variabilis var. intermedia
- Trioptolemea pauciflora
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. Finally, it is identified by the genus Dalbergia, specifically as the species Dalbergia frutescens.
| 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 distributed across several distinct regions of the South American continent. In Northern South America, it can be found growing within the borders of Venezuela. Its presence extends into Western South America, specifically spanning across Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia. Additionally, the species occupies territories within the West-Central portion of Brazil. Together, these locations define the diverse geographical range of Dalbergia frutescens.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dalbergia frutescens has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Castanin, Cuneatin, Odoratin, formononetin, fujikinetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Castanin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cuneatin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Odoratin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| formononetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fujikinetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pseudobaptogenin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Castanin
- Journal of natural products
Cuneatin
- Journal of natural products
Odoratin
- Journal of natural products
formononetin
- Journal of natural products
fujikinetin
- Journal of natural products
pseudobaptogenin
- Journal of natural products
Medicinal Uses
Dalbergia frutescens has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Giardia intestinalis.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Giardia intestinalis | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Dalbergia frutescens bark | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |