Dimorphandra mollis
Dimorphandra mollis, commonly known as the soft-leaf dimorphandra, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies to support digestive health and reduce inflammation, offering a fascinating bridge between ancient botanical wisdom and modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Dimorphandra mollis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and is identified by the genus Dimorphandra.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dimorphandra | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Dimorphan Dra mollis, is referred to by several different common names depending on the region and language. In Arabic, it is called ديمورباندرا موليس, while in Chinese, it is known as 松塔豆. In Portuguese-speaking regions, including both Portugal and Brazil, it is commonly identified as Barbatimão-falso.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| arz | ديمورباندرا موليس | Wikidata |
| zh | 松塔豆 | Wikidata |
| pt | Barbatimão-falso | Wikidata |
| pt-br | Barbatimão-falso | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the vast landscapes of Western South America, with a notable presence in Bolivia. Its range extends significantly into Brazil, where it can be found throughout the North region. In the central parts of the country, the species is also documented within Brazil West-Central. Furthermore, the plant inhabits the Brazil Northeast territory, showing a wide ecological reach. Finally, its distribution includes the Brazil Southeast area, completing its broad presence across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Dimorphandra mollis, is a medicinal species where the seeds serve as a primary component of interest for various traditional applications. These seeds are often harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds that are believed to possess significant therapeutic properties. In many herbal practices, the careful collection and preparation of the seeds are essential to harness the specific medicinal benefits offered by this particular part of the plant.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dimorphandra mollis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include rutin, trypsin inhibitor.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rutin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trypsin inhibitor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dimorphandra mollis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihemorrhagic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihemorrhagic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dimorphandra mollis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antihemorrhagic.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antihemorrhagic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |