Flatbeans
Dalbergia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Flatbeans, scientifically known as Dalbergia, is a diverse genus of flowering plants renowned for both their medicinal properties and high-quality timber. Often utilized in traditional healing practices to treat inflammation and skin ailments, these resilient species offer significant biochemical potential, bridging the gap between ancient herbalism and modern pharmacology.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Flatbeans
- Rosewood
- Rosewoods
Scientific Names
Accepted name
DalbergiaSynonyms
- Fornasinia
- Acouroa
- Amerimnon
- Podiopetalum
- Miscolobium
- Semeionotis
- Endespermum
- Trioptolemea
- Ecastaphyllum
- Drakensteinia
- Coroya
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Granadillos y parientes
German:
- Dalbergien
- Palisander
- Dalbergien
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Dalbergia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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 |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Dalbergia has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antitumor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antitumor
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Conditions
Dalbergia has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include allergy, androgen, inflammation, osteoporosis, tumor.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Allergy | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Androgen | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Inflammation | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Osteoporosis | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tumor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Allergy
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Androgen
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Inflammation
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Osteoporosis
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Tumor
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica