Indigofera flavicans
Indigofera flavicans, commonly known as the yellow indigo, is a resilient shrub native to various tropical and subtropical regions. Renowned for its vibrant yellow blooms, this medicinal plant is valued in traditional healing practices for its bioactive compounds, which offer significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties in herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Indigofera flavicans
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, falling into the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within 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 located within the diverse landscapes of South Tropical Africa. Specifically, its presence can be documented across the territories of Angola and Mozambique. It also extends its range into the inland regions of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Furthermore, the species reaches into the southern reaches of the continent within Botswana. These various locations highlight the specific regional distribution of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Namibia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Free State | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Indigofera flavicans has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include arsenic, chromium, lead, nickel.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arsenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chromium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lead | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nickel | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |