Dalbergia
Dalbergia, commonly known as rosewood, is a genus of medicinal plants renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties. Rich in bioactive compounds like flavonoids and tannins, various species offer potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial benefits. Traditionally used in herbal medicine, Dalbergia plays a vital role in holistic healing practices worldwide.
- Scientific name: Dalbergia
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, placing it in the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is identified by 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 is widely distributed across several regions within West Tropical Africa. Specifically, it can be found growing in the country of Benin. Its presence is also well-documented throughout Burkina. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into the nation of Gambia. Finally, the geographical range includes parts of Ghana and 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 | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
Activities
Dalbergia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dalbergia has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include allergy, androgen, inflammation, osteoporosis, tumor.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| allergy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| androgen | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osteoporosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |