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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 and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Dalbergia monetaria

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Verónica

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae
Genus Dalbergia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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
West-Central Tropical Africa Equatorial Guinea
West-Central Tropical Africa Gabon
West-Central Tropical Africa Gulf of Guinea Is.
Mexico Mexico Gulf
Mexico Mexico Southeast
Central America Belize
Central America Costa Rica
Central America Central American Pacific Is.
Central America Guatemala
Central America Honduras

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Dalbergia monetaria has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Proanthocyanidins.

Chemicals reported in Dalbergia monetaria
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Proanthocyanidins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Proanthocyanidins

  1. 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.

Activities reported in Dalbergia monetaria
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antibacterial

  1. Planta medica

Conditions

Dalbergia monetaria has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include gastric ulcer, urinary tract infections.

Conditions investigated for Dalbergia monetaria
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Gastric ulcer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Urinary tract infections 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Gastric ulcer

  1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

Urinary tract infections

  1. Planta medica

Preparations

Dalbergia monetaria has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanolic extracts from the bark and leaves, hot water extracts.

Preparations reported for Dalbergia monetaria
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Ethanolic extracts from the bark and leaves 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hot water extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Ethanolic extracts from the bark and leaves

  1. Planta medica

Hot water extracts

  1. Planta medica