Dalbergia louvelii
Dalbergia louvelii, commonly known as Indian Rosewood, is a highly valued medicinal plant cherished in traditional Ayurvedic practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it possesses significant anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. This precious timber species is extensively utilized in herbal formulations to treat various skin and systemic ailments.
- Scientific name: Dalbergia louvelii
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 organized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its classification within 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 characterized by a very specific and localized geographical range. It is primarily found within the unique ecosystems of the Western Indian Ocean. Specifically, its natural habitat is concentrated on the island of Madagascar. This restricted distribution makes the species a notable part of the region's unique biodiversity. Consequently, conservation efforts are often focused on protecting its limited territory in this area.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dalbergia louvelii has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7,4'-dihydroxy-3'-methoxyisoflavone, isoliquiritigenin, obtusafuran, spirolouveline.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 7,4'-dihydroxy-3'-methoxyisoflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoliquiritigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obtusafuran | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spirolouveline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dalbergia louvelii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |