Desmodium intortum
Desmodium intortum, commonly known as a vital medicinal herb in traditional practices, belongs to the Fabaceae family. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammation and digestive issues. Understanding its phytochemical profile is essential for exploring its significant pharmacological potential.
- Scientific name: Desmodium intortum
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Desmodium intortum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Desmodium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Desmodium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Desmodium tortum, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 绿叶山蚂蝗 (zh-hans, zh-cn) or 绿叶山蚂蝗 (zh), while in Traditional Chinese, it is commonly called 西班牙三葉草 (zh-tw). Additionally, it is also identified by the name 西班牙三叶草 (zh) in certain Chinese contexts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 绿叶山蚂蝗 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 西班牙三葉草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 绿叶山蚂蝗 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 绿叶山蚂蝗 | Wikidata |
| zh | 西班牙三叶草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 扭曲山蚂蟥 | Wikidata |
| zh | 扭曲山蚂蝗 | Wikidata |
| es | Maricao | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, the species can be found in both Cameroon and Rwanda. The plant also extends into East Tropical Africa, where it inhabits the landscapes of Kenya. Finally, its range continues through East Tropical Africa to include the territory of Uganda.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Middle Atlantic Ocean | St.Helena | WCVP |
Chemicals
Desmodium intortum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CT, condensed tannins, tannin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| CT | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| condensed tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |