Entada rheedei subsp. rheedei
Entada rheedei subsp. rheedei · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Entada rheedei subsp. rheedei, is a significant medicinal climber native to tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin disorders to inflammatory conditions, offering a rich source of bioactive compounds for herbal pharmacology.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Seed
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Entada rheedei subsp. rheedeiSynonyms
- Entada pursaetha var. formosana
- Entada gogo
- Mimosa entada
- Adenanthera gogo
- Entada schefferi
- Entada formosana
- Entada pursaetha
- Entada cirrhosa
- Entada koshunensis
- Entada laotica
- Entada monostachya
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 the genus Entada. Specifically, it is identified as the subspecies rheedei of the species Entada rheedei.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Entada |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, Entada rheedei subsp. rheedei, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Ghana. The species is also documented to inhabit the territories of Guinea-Bissau and Guinea. Furthermore, its presence extends into the coastal areas of Ivory Coast. Finally, the plant is known to occur naturally within Liberia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Entada rheedei subsp. rheedei has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include seed.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Seed
- Journal of natural products
Chemicals
Entada rheedei subsp. rheedei has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include PHASEOLOIDIN, PURSAETHOSIDE C, PURSAETHOSIDE D, Pursaethoside E.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| PHASEOLOIDIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PURSAETHOSIDE C | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PURSAETHOSIDE D | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pursaethoside E | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
PHASEOLOIDIN
- Journal of natural products
PURSAETHOSIDE C
- Journal of natural products
PURSAETHOSIDE D
- Journal of natural products
Pursaethoside E
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
Entada rheedei subsp. rheedei has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include n-BuOH extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| N-buoh extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
N-buoh extract
- Journal of natural products