Indigofera aspalathoides
Indigofera aspalathoides · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (16 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Indigofera aspalathoides, scientifically known as Indigofera aspalathoides, is a distinctive medicinal shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Native to specific tropical regions, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its bioactive compounds. It is primarily studied for its potential antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory therapeutic properties.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Indigofera Aspalathifolia · Anil Indica · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Indigofera aspalathoidesSynonyms
- Indigofera aspalathifolia
- Anil indica
- Anil aspalathoides
- Aspalathus indica
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Indigofera |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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 |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Indigofera aspalathoides has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Indigocarpan, Erythroxydiol X, Erythroxydiol Y, Mucronulatol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Indigocarpan | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Erythroxydiol X | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Erythroxydiol Y | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mucronulatol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Indigocarpan
- 3 Biotech
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
Erythroxydiol X
- 3 Biotech
Erythroxydiol Y
- 3 Biotech
Mucronulatol
- 3 Biotech
Activities
Indigofera aspalathoides has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Chemopreventive, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiproliferative, Hepatoprotective.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Chemopreventive | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemopreventive
- ISRN pharmacology
- Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP
Antimicrobial
- Luminescence : the journal of biological and chemical luminescence
Antioxidant
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
Antiproliferative
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
Hepatoprotective
- Luminescence : the journal of biological and chemical luminescence
Conditions
Indigofera aspalathoides has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include burns, fibrosarcoma, infections, oxidative stress, wound.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Burns | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fibrosarcoma | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Infections | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oxidative stress | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Wound | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Burns
- Biomaterials
Fibrosarcoma
- ISRN pharmacology
Infections
- Luminescence : the journal of biological and chemical luminescence
Oxidative stress
- Luminescence : the journal of biological and chemical luminescence
Wound
- Biomaterials
Preparations
Indigofera aspalathoides has 4 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extract, aqueous extracts, ethanolic extract, plant extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aqueous extract | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aqueous extracts | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ethanolic extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plant extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Aqueous extract
- ISRN pharmacology
- Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP
Aqueous extracts
- ISRN pharmacology
- Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP
Ethanolic extract
- Luminescence : the journal of biological and chemical luminescence
Plant extracts
- Biomaterials