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 monetaria

Synonyms

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.

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.

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) ★☆☆☆☆