Glycine tabacina
Glycine tabacina, commonly known as the tobacco bean, is a medicinal plant valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Native to specific tropical regions, this species is utilized in traditional healing practices to address various ailments. Understanding its biological composition is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Glycine tabacina
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Glycine as Glycine tabacina.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Glycine | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Glycine tabacina, is known by various regional names depending on the language and location. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 烟豆 (zh-hans), while in Traditional Chinese contexts, it is called 煙豆 (zh-hant) or 烟豆 (zh). In the specific dialect of Hong Kong, it is identified as 煙豆 (zh-hk), and in Taiwan, it is commonly known as 澎湖大豆 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 烟豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 煙豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 煙豆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 烟豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 澎湖大豆 | Wikidata |
| ja | ボウコツルマメ | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 烟豆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 澎湖大豆 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across the globe. In East Tropical Africa, its presence is noted within the borders of Kenya. Its reach extends into China, specifically throughout the Southeast region of the country. Within Eastern Asia, the species can be found in both Taiwan and the Nansei-shotto islands. Finally, the distribution reaches as far as Australia, where it is documented in New South Wales.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Northern Territory | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | South Australia | WCVP |
| Australia | Tasmania | WCVP |
| Australia | Victoria | WCVP |
Activities
Glycine tabacina has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Glycine tabacina has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include colitis, collagen-induced arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, nephritis, osteoporosis.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| colitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| collagen-induced arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammatory bowel disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nephritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osteoporosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |