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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 frutescens

Synonyms

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.

Chemicals reported in Dalbergia frutescens
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

  1. Journal of natural products

Cuneatin

  1. Journal of natural products

Odoratin

  1. Journal of natural products

formononetin

  1. Journal of natural products

fujikinetin

  1. Journal of natural products

pseudobaptogenin

  1. 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) ★☆☆☆☆