Dalbergia reniformis

Dalbergia reniformis, commonly known as the Kidney-leaf Rosewood, is a distinguished medicinal plant valued in traditional ethnobotany. Native to specific tropical regions, it possesses unique phytochemical properties. Often utilized for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial qualities, this species represents a significant resource in the ongoing search for natural therapeutic agents.

  • Scientific name: Dalbergia reniformis
  • Family: Fabaceae
  • Native range: Asia-Tropical

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

Chemicals

Dalbergia reniformis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include microcrystalline cellulose.

Total chemicals
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
microcrystalline cellulose 1 ★☆☆☆☆