Indigofera aspalathoides
Indigofera aspalathoides, commonly known as a member of the Fabaceae family, is a specialized medicinal plant found in specific tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in ethnobotanical practices to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for pharmacological research and modern therapeutic developments.
- Scientific name: Indigofera aspalathoides
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Fabales, it is further categorized under the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Indigofera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Indigofera | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of the Indian Subcontinent. Its natural range extends across the various ecological zones found in India. Furthermore, it can also be located within the tropical environments of Sri Lanka. These specific regions represent the core geographical areas where the species thrives. Consequently, its distribution is concentrated within these two prominent South Asian nations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Chemicals
Indigofera aspalathoides has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include indigocarpan, erythroxydiol X, erythroxydiol Y, mucronulatol.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| indigocarpan | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| erythroxydiol X | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| erythroxydiol Y | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mucronulatol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Indigofera aspalathoides has 5 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Chemopreventive, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiproliferative, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chemopreventive | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Indigofera aspalathoides has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include burns, fibrosarcoma, infections, oxidative stress, wound.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| burns | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fibrosarcoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |