Dioclea lasiophylla
Dioclea lasiophylla, commonly known as the hairy bean, is a medicinal climbing legume valued in traditional herbal medicine. Native to tropical regions, this plant is recognized for its unique bioactive properties. Researchers study its leaves and seeds for potential therapeutic applications, particularly in treating various inflammatory and skin conditions.
- Scientific name: Dioclea lasiophylla
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Dioclea lasiophylla, 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. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Dioclea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dioclea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is native to a specific region within the South American continent. Its presence is recorded primarily in the country of Brazil. Within this nation, its habitat is concentrated in the Northeast region. This localized distribution suggests that the species is adapted to the unique environmental conditions found there. Consequently, its geographical range is relatively restricted to these specific Brazilian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Dioclea lasiophylla, possesses distinct morphological features in its functional components that contribute to its medicinal profile. The leaves are characterized by their specific texture and structure, serving as the primary site for photosynthesis and often being a key area of interest for botanical identification. Furthermore, the seeds are a significant part of the plant, typically containing concentrated bioactive compounds that are often the focus of ethnobotanical studies and pharmacological research.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dioclea lasiophylla has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-methylpentan-2,4-diol, epicatechin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-methylpentan-2,4-diol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dioclea lasiophylla has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |