Dalbergia saxatilis
Dalbergia saxatilis, commonly known as rock rosewood, is a resilient medicinal plant found in rocky terrains. Valued in traditional healing, it possesses potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Often utilized in herbal formulations, this species offers significant therapeutic potential for treating various ailments, making it a vital botanical resource.
- Scientific name: Dalbergia saxatilis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Dalbergia and the species Dalbergia saxatilis.
| 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 saxatilis, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented within the borders of Benin, where it thrives in local ecosystems. The species can also be found throughout the landscape of Burkina. Furthermore, the plant extends its range into the territories of Gambia and Ghana. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the coastal and inland areas of Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dalbergia saxatilis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include triterpenoid glycoside.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| triterpenoid glycoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |