Imbralyx leucanthus var. leucanthus
Imbralyx leucanthus var. leucanthus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Imbralyx leucanthus var. leucanthus, is a rare medicinal botanical prized for its potent therapeutic properties. Native to specific microclimates, this variety is distinguished by its unique white floral structures. Traditional healers utilize its bioactive compounds to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Millettia Leucantha Var. Latifolia · Phaseoloides Pendulum · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Imbralyx leucanthus var. leucanthusSynonyms
- Millettia leucantha var. latifolia
- Phaseoloides pendulum
- Millettia latifolia
- Millettia utilis
- Millettia pendula
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Imbralyx, specifically the variety leucanthus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Imbralyx |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted within the South-Central territories. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found growing in Bangladesh. Its range extends further into the Indo-China region, where it inhabits parts of Myanmar. Additionally, the plant is documented to occur naturally throughout Thailand.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Imbralyx leucanthus var. leucanthus has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,8-Dihydroxy-9-methoxypterocarpan, 3R-Claussequinone, Millettilone A, Millettilone B, Pendulone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 3,8-Dihydroxy-9-methoxypterocarpan | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3R-Claussequinone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Millettilone A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Millettilone B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pendulone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SECUNDIFLOROL I | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| formononetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
3,8-Dihydroxy-9-methoxypterocarpan
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3R-Claussequinone
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Millettilone A
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Millettilone B
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Pendulone
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SECUNDIFLOROL I
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formononetin
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Preparations
Imbralyx leucanthus var. leucanthus has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Methanol extract
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