Derris taiwaniana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Whitfordiodendron taiwanianum
• Phaseoloides pachycarpum
• Millettia taiwaniana
• Pongamia taiwaniana
• Millettia dunnii
• Millettia fooningensis
• Millettia pachycarpa

Sources: Wikidata

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, it is specifically identified by the genus Derris, as seen in its species name, Derris taiwaniana.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central provinces to the Southeast. Its range also extends into the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Moving toward Eastern Asia, the species is notably present in Taiwan. Additionally, its habitat reaches the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the Assam region.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Derris taiwaniana has 2 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.

Leaf

1. Journal of natural products
2. Journal of enzyme inhibition and medicinal chemistry

Stem

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Derris taiwaniana has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Furowanin A, 6,8-Diprenylorobol, 6,8-diprenylgenistein, AURICULASIN, Euchrenone b10.

Furowanin A

1. Planta medica
2. Pharmacological reports : PR

6,8-Diprenylorobol

1. Journal of enzyme inhibition and medicinal chemistry

6,8-diprenylgenistein

1. Journal of enzyme inhibition and medicinal chemistry

AURICULASIN

1. Journal of natural products

Euchrenone b10

1. Planta medica

Furowanin B

1. Journal of natural products

Isoerysenegalensein E

1. Planta medica

Warangalone

1. Planta medica

Activities

Derris taiwaniana has 1 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor-Promoter.

Antitumor-Promoter

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations