Indigofera conferta
Indigofera conferta · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Indigofera conferta, scientifically known as Indigofera conferta, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing practices. Belonging to the Fabaceae family, this plant is recognized for its diverse bioactive compounds. It is frequently utilized for its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties to treat various systemic ailments.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Anil Grisea
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Indigofera confertaSynonyms
- Anil grisea
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Indigofera conferta, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales. Finally, it is a member of the family Fabaceae and falls under 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 exhibits a specific geographical range that spans across both Atlantic islands and the African mainland. Within the Macaronesia region, its presence is noted in Cape Verde. Moving to West Tropical Africa, it can be found in the nation of Benin. The distribution continues through other West Tropical African countries, including Ghana and Nigeria. Finally, the range of this species extends to Togo.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Indigofera conferta is characterized by a growth form that is primarily classified as an herb and a forb. This plant exhibits a non-woody structure, lacking significant lignification in its stems. In terms of physical dimensions, it is a relatively small species, reaching a maximum plant height of approximately 0.609607413 meters.
- Growth form :
- herb
- Plant height max:
- 0.609607413 m
- Woodiness :
- non-woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Indigofera conferta has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2',4'-Dihydroxy-4-prenyloxychalcone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 2',4'-Dihydroxy-4-prenyloxychalcone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
2',4'-Dihydroxy-4-prenyloxychalcone
- Natural product research
Conditions
Indigofera conferta has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include snake bites.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Snake bites | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Snake bites
- Natural product research
Preparations
Indigofera conferta has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include chloroform fraction, methanol extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Chloroform fraction | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanol extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chloroform fraction
- Natural product research
Methanol extract
- Natural product research