Dalbergia reniformis
Dalbergia reniformis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Dalbergia reniformis, is a medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often found in tropical regions, it is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including skin conditions and inflammation. Its unique chemical composition offers significant potential for pharmacological research and natural healing.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Seed
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Drepanocarpus Reniformis · Amerimnon Reniforme
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dalbergia reniformisSynonyms
- Drepanocarpus reniformis
- Amerimnon reniforme
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Fabales and is a member of the family Fabaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Dalbergia, of which the species Dalbergia reniformis is a part.
| 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 specific geographical distribution across parts of South and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the state of Assam. It is also documented to occur naturally within the borders of Bangladesh. Moving further east into the Indo-China region, the species extends its range into Myanmar. Consequently, its habitat is concentrated within these particular tropical territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Dalbergia reniformis, is a species where various components may hold significance, but specifically, the seeds are a notable part of its botanical structure. In many medicinal plants within the Fabaceae family, the seeds often contain unique bioactive compounds that are studied for their potential therapeutic properties. While the entire plant's morphology is distinct, the seeds serve as the primary reproductive units and are the specific parts of interest in this context.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| seed | International journal of biological macromolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dalbergia reniformis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Microcrystalline cellulose.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Microcrystalline cellulose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Microcrystalline cellulose
- International journal of biological macromolecules