Entada spiralis
Entada spiralis, commonly known as the sea bean or spiral climber, is a robust woody vine native to tropical regions. Renowned for its massive, coiled pods, this medicinal plant is utilized in traditional healing practices to treat various ailments, including skin conditions, inflammation, and digestive issues through its bioactive properties.
- Scientific name: Entada spiralis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Entada, which includes the species Entada spiralis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Entada | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Entada spiralis, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the spiralous entada, while in French, it is called l'entada spiralée. Within local contexts in different regions, it is also identified as espina de monte in Spanish and as spirale entada in Portuguese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, its presence is noted in Thailand. Moving toward the Malesia zone, it can be found throughout Malaya. Additionally, the species extends its range to include the island of Sumatera. These locations define the primary natural habitats where the species is currently distributed.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Entada spiralis, is a woody climber known for its various therapeutic applications, particularly when utilizing its stem bark. The stem bark is the primary part harvested for medicinal purposes, as it is believed to contain bioactive compounds that contribute to its healing properties. In traditional medicine, this specific part of the plant is often processed or decocted to treat various ailments, serving as a vital component in the botanical repertoire for its pharmacological potential.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Stem Bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Entada spiralis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-catechin, (-)-epicatechin, 5,4'-dihydroxy-3,7,3'-trimethoxyflavone, gallic acid, kaempferol.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5,4'-dihydroxy-3,7,3'-trimethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |