Erythrina burttii
Erythrina burttii, commonly known as the coral tree, is a significant medicinal plant native to South America. Renowned for its vibrant blossoms, this species is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Its pharmacological potential lies in its bioactive compounds, offering promising therapeutic properties for holistic healing.
- Scientific name: Erythrina burttii
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, falling within the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Erythrina and the specific species Erythrina burttii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Erythrina | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Erythrina burttii, is known by the common name حمرية بورتية in Arabic.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | حمرية بورتية | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Erythrina burttii, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the African continent. It is found within the Northeast Tropical Africa region, specifically in Ethiopia. Additionally, the species is located in East Tropical Africa, spanning across Kenya. Its range further extends into the East Tropical Africa territory of Tanzania. Consequently, these three countries represent the primary areas where this medicinal plant occurs naturally.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Erythrina burttii, is a medicinal species where specific structural components are utilized for their therapeutic properties. Both the stem bark and the root bark contain bioactive compounds that are frequently exploited in traditional pharmacological applications. While the stem bark is often harvested for its various chemical constituents, the root bark is particularly noted for its potency in medicinal preparations, making both parts essential elements of the plant's traditional healing profile.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Erythrina burttii has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-O-methylcalopocarpin, 5,2',4'-trihydroxy-7-methoxy-6-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)isoflavone, 7-O-methylluteone, 8-prenylluteone, burttinonedehydrate.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-O-methylcalopocarpin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5,2',4'-trihydroxy-7-methoxy-6-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)isoflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-O-methylluteone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 8-prenylluteone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| burttinonedehydrate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| genistein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Erythrina burttii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |