Dalbergia louvelii
Dalbergia louvelii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Dalbergia louvellii, is a precious medicinal plant renowned for its therapeutic properties. Commonly referred to as Rosewood, its various parts offer significant bioactive compounds used in traditional healing. This species is highly valued in herbal medicine for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial potential in wellness treatments.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- volombodipona à grandes feuilles
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dalbergia louveliiTaxonomical 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 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7,4'-dihydroxy-3'-methoxyisoflavone, isoliquiritigenin, obtusafuran, spirolouveline.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 7,4'-dihydroxy-3'-methoxyisoflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoliquiritigenin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obtusafuran | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spirolouveline | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
7,4'-dihydroxy-3'-methoxyisoflavone
- Journal of natural products
isoliquiritigenin
- Journal of natural products
obtusafuran
- Journal of natural products
spirolouveline
- Journal of natural products
Medicinal Uses
Dalbergia louvelii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |