fragrant rosewood

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• fragrant rosewood

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Dalbergia changhuagensis

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Its taxonomic identity is further defined by its placement in the genus Dalbergia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known as Dalbergia odorifera, exhibits a specific range within its natural habitat. Its geographical presence is notably concentrated in the southeastern regions of China. Within this broader area, it can be found growing across China Southeast. Furthermore, the species is specifically documented to inhabit the island of Hainan. These localized distributions highlight the unique environmental requirements necessary for its growth.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Dalbergia odorifera is characterized by a robust and woody structure, functioning as a self-supporting tree rather than a climber or vine. As a terrestrial species, it does not exhibit aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies, nor does it function as an epiphyte, whether in a holoepiphytic or hemiepiphytic capacity; instead, it maintains an independent existence without parasitic dependencies. Its growth form is strictly defined as a woody tree, lacking any herb, shrub, or graminoid characteristics, and it develops as a stable, self-supporting organism within its terrestrial habitat.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Dalbergia odorifera is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and metabolic efficiency under varying environmental conditions. This metabolic strategy influences its water-use efficiency and growth patterns within its native habitat. In addition to its biochemical processes, the plant exhibits significant structural characteristics reflected in its wood density, with a mean stem specific density (SSD) of 940 mg/cm³. This high density indicates a robust cellular architecture and a substantial accumulation of biomass within the stem, contributing to its overall physical resilience and structural integrity.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Stem specific density (SSD) mean:

940 mg/cm³

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Dalbergia odorifera has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower, leaf.

Flower

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Leaf

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemicals

Dalbergia odorifera has 67 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include formononetin, Flavonoids, Sativanone, 3'-O-Methylviolanone, Fisetin.

formononetin

1. Planta medica
2. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
3. Journal of separation science
4. Archives of pharmacal research
5. Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences

Flavonoids

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
2. Journal of ethnopharmacology
3. Journal of separation science
4. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
5. Genes

Sativanone

1. Planta medica
2. Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry
3. Journal of separation science
4. Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences
5. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

3'-O-Methylviolanone

1. Planta medica
2. Journal of separation science
3. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Fisetin

1. Planta medica
2. Nutrition and cancer
3. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Liquiritigenin

1. Planta medica
2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
3. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Volatile oil

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
3. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

isoliquiritigenin

1. Planta medica
2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
3. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

(3R)-4'-Methoxy-2',3,7-trihydroxyisoflavanone

1. Planta medica
2. Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences

Dalbergin

1. Planta medica
2. Journal of separation science

Activities

Dalbergia odorifera has 8 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiallergic, Antibacterial, Antiplatelet, Antithrombotic, Cytotoxic.

Antiallergic

1. Planta medica

Antibacterial

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Antiplatelet

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Antithrombotic

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Cytotoxic

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Repellent

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Stimulant

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Vasorelaxant

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Medicinal Uses

Dalbergia odorifera has 12 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, blood circulation, cardiovascular diseases, myocardial ischemia, pain.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations