Erythrophleum fordii
Erythrophleum fordii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Erythrophleum fordii, is a versatile medicinal plant widely utilized in traditional healing practices. Often found in tropical regions, this species is prized for its diverse therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities. Understanding its pharmacological potential offers promising avenues for developing new natural treatments.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf · Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Erythrophleum fordiiTaxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Erythrophleum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Erythrophleum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in East and Southeast Asia. Within China, it can be found inhabiting the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence extends into Eastern Asia, specifically documented in the island of Taiwan. The species is also well-established within the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, it grows naturally in the countries of Cambodia and Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Erythrophleum fordii, is a medicinal species where various components are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The leaves are frequently employed in traditional treatments, often prepared as decoctions or infusions to address specific ailments. Additionally, the bark holds significant medicinal value and is harvested to extract bioactive compounds used in various herbal remedies. Complementing these, the roots are also recognized for their importance in traditional medicine, serving as a vital part of the plant's holistic application in healing processes.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Erythrophleum fordii has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Taxifolin, (-)-Robinetinidol, BETA-SITOSTEROL.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-Taxifolin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Robinetinidol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(+)-Taxifolin
- Journal of Asian natural products research
(-)-Robinetinidol
- Journal of Asian natural products research
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Journal of Asian natural products research
Activities
Erythrophleum fordii has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Erythrophleum fordii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include influenza virus, non-small cell lung cancer.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| influenza virus | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| non-small cell lung cancer | Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| bark | Journal of Asian natural products research (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EtOH extract of the leaves of Erythrophleum fordii | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |