Dalbergia retusa
Dalbergia retusa, commonly known as Cocobolo, is a precious tropical hardwood celebrated for its striking, multicolored grain. Beyond its ornamental value, this species holds significance in traditional medicine. Historically, its extracts have been explored for various therapeutic properties, highlighting its dual importance in both woodworking and ethnobotanical applications.
- Scientific name: Dalbergia retusa
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Northern America
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 the family Fabaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Dalbergia, where it is known as Dalbergia retusa.
| 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 concentrated within the tropical regions of North and Central America. In Mexico, its presence is primarily documented throughout the southeastern portion of the country. Moving into Central America, the species can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Guatemala and El Salvador. It is also widely distributed across the southern reaches of the region, specifically within Honduras. Finally, its range extends further south to include the coastal and inland areas of Costa Rica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dalbergia retusa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Linalool.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Linalool | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dalbergia retusa has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dalbergia retusa has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, colon cancer, liver cancer, lung cancer.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |