mountain laurel
Dermatophyllum secundiflorum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (86 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Mountain laurel, scientifically known as Dermatophyllum secundiflorum, is a stunning evergreen shrub native to North American woodlands. Renowned for its breathtaking clusters of pink or white blossoms, this plant holds significant cultural value. While ornamental, its chemical properties are studied for potential medicinal applications in traditional botanical practices.
Names
Common Names
- Texas-mountain-laurel
- mescal-bean
- Texas mountain laurel
- Texas mountain-laurel
- mescalbean
- Texas Mescalbean
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Burrita roja
- Colorín
- Frijolito
German:
- Meskalbohne
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dermatophyllum secundiflorumSynonyms
- Sophora secundiflora
- Sophora speciosa
- Agastianis secundiflora
- Calia secundiflora
- Cladrastis secundiflora
- Sophora secundiflora f. xanthosperma
- Dermatophyllum speciosum
- Calia secundiflora subsp. albofoliolata
- Calia erythrosperma
- Sophora sempervirens
- Virgilia secundiflora
- Calia secundiflora f. xanthosperma
- Broussonetia secundiflora
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 is further organized into the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established within the genus Dermatophyllum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dermatophyllum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad and diverse geographical distribution spanning multiple continents. In East Tropical Africa, it can be found specifically within the borders of Kenya. Its range extends to the Indian Subcontinent, where it is documented in both India and Pakistan. Moving to North America, the species is located within the South-Central United States. Specifically, its presence in this region includes the states of New Mexico and Texas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | New Mexico | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Dermatophyllum secundiflorum, utilizes its seeds as a critical component of its reproductive cycle. These seeds are produced following successful pollination and serve as the primary means of dispersal and genetic propagation for the species. Within the medicinal context of the plant, the developmental stage and biological makeup of the seeds are essential factors in understanding the overall lifecycle and potential pharmacological properties of the organism.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| seed | Lloydia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dermatophyllum secundiflorum has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CYTISINE, Sparteine, 5,6-Dehydrolupanine, ANAGYRINE, Ash.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CYTISINE | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Sparteine | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5,6-Dehydrolupanine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ANAGYRINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ash | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Epi-Lupinine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lupanine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lupinine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CYTISINE
- Dr. Duke
- Lloydia
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
Sparteine
- Dr. Duke
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
5,6-Dehydrolupanine
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
ANAGYRINE
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
Ash
- Dr. Duke
CALCIUM
- Dr. Duke
Epi-Lupinine
- Lloydia
FAT
- Dr. Duke
Lupanine
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
Lupinine
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
Activities
Dermatophyllum secundiflorum has 67 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker, AntiPMS, Antiallergic, Antianxiety.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiPMS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiallergic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antianxiety | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiarrhythmic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiarthritic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiatherosclerotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticlimacteric | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| crude extract | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extract of seeds | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| organic extract | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |