Erythrina fusca
Erythrina fusca · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (232 studies) · ★★★★★
, scientifically known as Erythrina fusca, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Native to specific tropical regions, this species is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential for pharmacological research into treating inflammatory and systemic conditions.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Erythrina fuscaDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several key regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its distribution includes the countries of Ghana and Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found in Cameroon as well as throughout the Gulf of Guinea Islands. The species also extends its range into East Tropical Africa, specifically within Tanzania. Collectively, these locations demonstrate that the plant spans multiple tropical zones from west to east.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Erythrina fusca has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ash, CALCIUM, Erysodine, Erysopine, Erysothiopine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ash | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Erysodine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Erysopine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Erysothiopine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Erysothiovine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Erysovine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Erythraline | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypaphorine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ash
- Dr. Duke
CALCIUM
- Dr. Duke
Erysodine
- Dr. Duke
Erysopine
- Dr. Duke
Erysothiopine
- Dr. Duke
Erysothiovine
- Dr. Duke
Erysovine
- Dr. Duke
Erythraline
- Dr. Duke
FAT
- Dr. Duke
Hypaphorine
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Erythrina fusca has 214 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Acidulant, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allergenic, Analgesic, Androgenic?.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Acidulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Androgenic? | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiAGE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCFS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCTS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCrohn's | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |