Indigofera conferta
Indigofera conferta, commonly known as a member of the legume family, is a medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Found in specific tropical regions, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. This species offers significant potential for pharmacological research and natural healing applications.
- Scientific name: Indigofera conferta
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 | 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 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Indigofera conferta has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2',4'- dihydroxy-4-prenyloxychalcone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2',4'- dihydroxy-4-prenyloxychalcone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Indigofera conferta has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include snake bites.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| snake bites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |