Dalbergia odorifera
Dalbergia odorifera, commonly known as rosewood, is a prized medicinal plant celebrated for its aromatic properties. Historically utilized in traditional medicine, it possesses significant anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial qualities. Beyond its therapeutic applications, this species is highly valued for its fragrant, durable timber, making it both biologically and economically remarkable.
- Scientific name: Dalbergia odorifera
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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.
| 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, 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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dalbergia odorifera has 72 reported phytochemicals identified across 102 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include formononetin, flavonoids, sativanone, 3'-O-methylviolanone, fisetin.
- Total chemicals
- 72
- Scientific sources
- 102
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| formononetin | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| sativanone | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 3'-O-methylviolanone | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| fisetin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| isoliquiritigenin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| liquiritigenin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| (3R)-4'-methoxy-2',3,7-trihydroxyisoflavanone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sativanone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daidzein | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dalbergia odorifera has 8 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiallergic, Antibacterial, Antiplatelet, Antithrombotic, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiallergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplatelet | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antithrombotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Repellent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stimulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vasorelaxant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dalbergia odorifera has 12 reported medicinal uses identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, blood circulation, cardiovascular diseases, myocardial ischemia, pain.
- Total uses
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| blood circulation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myocardial ischemia | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiallergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coronary heart disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| endotoxemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ischemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |