Dalbergia monetaria
Dalbergia monetaria · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Dalbergia monetaria, scientifically known as Dalbergia monetaria, is a precious tropical hardwood valued for its exquisite grain and medicinal properties. Often found in Southeast Asian forests, this species is highly prized in traditional medicine for its therapeutic potential, while its rare, ornamental timber remains a luxury in woodworking.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Dalbergia Ovalis · Pterocarpus Plumieri · 13 more
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Verónica
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dalbergia monetariaSynonyms
- Dalbergia ovalis
- Pterocarpus plumieri
- Pterocarpus ovalis
- Pterocarpus quercinus
- Pterocarpus richardii
- Pterocarpus berteroi
- Ecastaphyllum brownei var. glabrum
- Ecastaphyllum brownei var. psilocalyx
- Ecastaphyllum plumieri
- Ecastaphyllum richardi
- Ecastaphyllum molle
- Ecastaphyllum monetaria var. brachyphylla
- Dalbergia monetaria var. brachyphylla
- Ecastaphyllum benthamianum
- Elsota volubilis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it falls under the family Fabaceae. Finally, its specific 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 exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across two major global regions. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found within the territories of Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. Its presence is also noted throughout the Gulf of Guinea Islands in that same African region. Shifting to North America, the species is distributed across various parts of Mexico. Specifically, it inhabits the Mexico Gulf area as well as the Mexico Southeast region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Equatorial Guinea | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Central American Pacific Is. | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dalbergia monetaria has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Proanthocyanidins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Proanthocyanidins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Proanthocyanidins
- Planta medica
Activities
Dalbergia monetaria has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dalbergia monetaria has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastric ulcer, urinary tract infections.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| gastric ulcer | The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| urinary tract infections | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ethanolic extracts from the bark and leaves | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hot water extracts | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |